New Manual for Debian and Ubuntu Administrators for faster on boarding with UCS

We have added a new member to our portfolio of product documents: The manual
"Univention Corporate Server for Debian and Ubuntu Administrators" is now
publicly available. This document has been specially developed to make it
easier for people with an administrative background in Debian GNU/Linux and
Ubuntu to get started with UCS and to avoid typical pitfalls in system
configuration, software administration and domain joining and the resulting
follow-up work. In this article, we would like to give you an overview of the
idea, making of and contents of this manual.

The Idea Behind the Document

We were inspired to create this document during the Univention Summit in May
2022, when our customer gave a captivating
presentation on digital
sovereignty in civilian sea rescue (in German), highlighting the challenges
of using UCS. Following discussions with various partners and colleagues,
recurring pitfalls crystallized for administrators who already had experience
with Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu when getting started with UCS. The goal was
clear: to create a resource that would help administrators overcome these
recurring challenges and avoid subsequent costs.

Content Development

The manual was developed in close collaboration with customers and users.
Through targeted interviews, we identified pitfalls and linked them to known
preventative measures when using UCS. We deliberately focused on the needs and
tasks of administrators. External partners were also involved in the revision
process to ensure that the manual is practical and helpful.

Main Topics of the Manual

The manual "Univention Corporate Server for Debian and Ubuntu Administrators"
focuses on eight principles
that help administrators to avoid typical pitfalls.

Some of the key points are listed below:

• UCS configuration without stumbling blocks: Avoid manual changes to configuration files that are managed in the Univention Configuration Registry, because changes to configuration files are overwritten, for example, during system updates.
• Correct commands for software management: Use the univention-* commands to make effective use of software administration.
• Familiarization with the domain concept: Gain insight into the domain concept and ensure a smooth domain join.

[![principles](https://www.univention.de/wp-

content/uploads/2023/12/principles.png)](https://www.univention.de/wp-
content/uploads/2023/12/principles.png)

Insights into the Manual

We cordially invite you to take a look at the manual and benefit from its proven
knowledge.

We hope that this manual will make a valuable contribution to your work with
UCS. If you have any questions or suggestions, please use the feedback
options in the
document.

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