CHAPTER 14Ubuntu Server TroubleshootingFixing the Most CommonProblems

Although Ubuntu Server is an extremely stable server operating system, you might encounter problems occasionally, ranging from a Linux-related issue to a simple hardware failure. In this chapter you'll learn how to troubleshoot some of the most common problems.

Some say troubleshooting is difficult and requires years of experience. Experience indeed helps, but a good analytical mind is the most important troubleshooting tool. In day-to-day troubleshooting, you first have to determine where exactly a given problem has occurred. If, for example, you have a problem with a kernel module, it doesn't make much sense to troubleshoot your web server.

After determining the location ...

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