Self-study resources
The links on this page lead to documentation and tutorials about topics relevant to Canonical certification.
Although they do not constitute an exhaustive list of the subjects covered by Canonical certifications, they provide a good starting point for your studies. Use them to familiarise yourself with key concepts, or to refresh your existing knowledge.
General resources
There are a number of instructional resources available, both community- and Canonical-made, that contain a wealth of useful information. The following links lead to Canonical’s official educational resources.
CUE.01 Linux
Before embarking on the CUE Linux exam, it would be helpful to be familiar with the topics covered by the following resources.
Tutorials
Documentation
CUE.02 Desktop
The following resources may prove useful when studying for the CUE Desktop exam.
Tutorials
- How to verify your Ubuntu download
- Install Ubuntu desktop
- Upgrade Ubuntu desktop
- Create a bootable USB stick on Ubuntu
Documentation
CUE.03 Server
The following resources are recommended for prospective CUE Server candidates.
Tutorials
- Install Ubuntu Server
- Viewing and monitoring log files
- Apply kernel patches without rebooting
- Set up a ZFS storage tool
Documentation
The Server documentation covers a wide array of relevant topics. They are worth reading in their entirety, but the following sections may prove especially useful:
- Basic install
- Automated install
- Cloud images
- Software containers
- Networking
- Networked storage
- Security
- Virtualisation
- High availability
- Monitoring
- Databases
- Backups
- Mail servers
- Web servers
Additional resources can be found on the Community Wiki. We recommend looking at System Administration, in particular: