Linux for Java Programmer - Install

1. Install Ubuntu in Cloud Server

Install OS is very easy in cloud server, just one click:
just select the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx)image then everything has done for you.

For those who install Ubuntu on your local mechine, make sure you choose SSH server during installation or you can use this command to install it after:

sudo aptitude install ssh

2. Conntect Server via SSH

After you finish installation of Ubuntu image, there will be a email regarding your ip adress and root password. Now you can connect to your cloud server via SSH.
(If you install it on your computer, you already have those information).

Fire your terminal, use the following command:

ssh username@123.456.789.0

username@server ip address

You can download a SSH client, such as putty
input your server's ip address and connect.

3. Create a new user for your server

adduser --home /home/kecai --ingroup sudo kecai

create sudo user "kecai" and set "/home/kecai" as his home directory.

4. Update and upgrade

apt-get update

update package cache

apt-get upgrade

upgrade the packages on your server to keep it secure.

5. Secure copy (Upload files to sever)

scp file.txt caike@123.345.678.90:/home/caike

5. Shutdown or reboot server

sudo shutdown -h now

Shutdown server immediately.

sudo reboot

reboot server.