This tutorial looks at the various aspects of the Ubuntu Operating system. It discusses various features, flavors, and working of the Ubuntu desktop edition. A comparison is made against software which we would normally find on a Windows operating system. There are chapters that focus on the server version of Ubuntu. This tutorial also includes separate chapters for those who are interested in understanding the virtual machines and cloud aspects of Ubuntu.

Audience

Ubuntu Linux has been around for quite some time in the industry. This tutorial will be beneficial for those who want to learn some basic concepts of the Ubuntu desktop and server edition.

Prerequisites

You should be familiar with a basic operating system such as Windows and the various programs that are already available on the Windows operating system.

Chapters

Overview
Flavors
Environment
Device Drivers
Software Center
Browsers
Email
Messaging
Media Players
User Management
Files & Folders
Word Writer
Spreadsheets
LibreOffice
Command Line
Scripting
Networking
Server Installation
Secure Shell
Development
Nginx
Virtual Machines
Installing MySQL & Python
Node.js
Docker
On the Cloud