{"id":170920,"date":"2024-11-22T04:43:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T04:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/?p=170920"},"modified":"2024-11-22T04:43:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T04:43:23","slug":"ubuntu-server-a-cheat-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/?p=170920","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu Server: A Cheat Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ubuntu Server is a free, open-source platform that does more than you might think. With its ability to serve as an internal company server or to scale all the way up and out to meet enterprise-level needs, this operating system can do it all.<\/p>\n

This cheat sheet is an easy way to get up to speed on Ubuntu Server. We\u2019ll update this guide periodically when news and updates about Ubuntu Server are released.<\/p>\n

SEE: Tools and Tips for Creating Data Backups on Linux Servers (TechRepublic Premium)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Executive summary<\/span><\/h2>\n

What is Ubuntu Server?<\/strong> Ubuntu Server<\/a> is a server operating system, developed by Canonical and open-source programmers worldwide, that works with nearly any hardware or virtualization platform. It can serve up websites, file shares, and containers<\/a> and expand your company offerings with an incredible cloud presence.<\/p>\n

Why does Ubuntu Server matter?<\/strong> Ubuntu Server works well in the cloud. For small- to mid-size businesses looking for a cost-effective server solution, I reckon Ubuntu should be your first stop. The precise number of users running Ubuntu on the cloud is difficult to ascertain because major cloud providers don\u2019t always share detailed OS usage statistics. However, Canonical says Ubuntu is estimated to power over 40% of all Linux workloads on major public clouds, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.<\/p>\n

Who does Ubuntu Server affect?<\/strong> According to W3Techs<\/a>, as of November 2024, Linux is used by 53.6% of \u201call the websites whose operating system we know.\u201d If we break that percentage down, then when it comes to websites using the various subcategories of Linux, Ubuntu is sitting comfortably at the top as it\u2019s used by 16.4%. Debian<\/a> is doing quite well in second place at 8.9%.<\/p>\n

When was Ubuntu Server released?<\/strong> Ubuntu Server was first released on October 20, 2004, and I believe it has been steadily improving and spreading its reach ever since.<\/p>\n

How do I start using Ubuntu Server?<\/strong> Download a copy of the latest release, burn it onto a disk or create a bootable USB drive, insert the bootable media into your server, and install it. You can also check out TechRepublic Premium\u2019s Ubuntu Server Installation Checklist<\/a> if your business can afford $9 for a single download.<\/p>\n

SEE: All of TechRepublic\u2019s Cheat Sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Ubuntu Server?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ubuntu explains that it is currently officially compatible with five processor architectures<\/a>: x86_64 (aka AMD64), ARM64 (aka AArch64), PowerPC64 (aka POWER), System z (aka S390X), and RISC-V. Previously supported architectures include x86, PowerPC, and SPARC64.<\/p>\n

Ubuntu is a server platform that anyone can use for the following examples:<\/p>\n