After creating a new Ubuntu 18.04 server, you should take some configuration steps as part of an initial server setup in order to increase security and facilitate management later.
This guide will walk you through a few procedures that you should complete early on in order to create a solid foundation for your new server, before moving on to installing and configuring any software or services.
1
Logging in as root
2
Creating a new user
3
Granting administrative privileges
4
Setting up a basic firewall
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