MAAS (Metal as a Service) gives you the ability to provision physical and virtual servers via an easy to use web console. You can use MAAS to deploy Ubuntu with ease, and it even supports PXE boot in order to provide you with a full deployment solution. In this video, you'll get an overview of MAAS and how to set it up. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this tutorial. Check them out and claim $100 in free credit toward your new account ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai Support Learn Linux TV Note: Commission may be earned for any and all links presented here. - Support me on Patreon and get early access to new content! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron - Check out jay's latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 3rd Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com/ - Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon - Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot Documentation: Blog post for this video (includes the commands that were used ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/deploying-ubuntu-instances-with-maas/ Time Codes 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - General information/getting started 08:39 - Configuring a VLAN for MAAS in pfSense 13:34 - Adding the VLAN to a UniFi switch 15:04 - Installing Ubuntu Server 22:40 - Installing MAAS 27:36 - Logging in to MAAS & initial configuration 30:44 - Initial PXE boot 32:37 - Deploying Ubuntu via MAAS Check out Tom's channel here: ➜ null Full Courses from Learn Linux TV • Linux Crash Course series ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Learn how to use tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • Learn how to use vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting Series ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE Cluster Full Course ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Learn Ansible ➜ https://linux.video/ansible Boost your Linux skills with these stand-alone tutorials • Essential tweaks for ALL Linux Servers ➜ https://linux.video/all-servers • Install Arch Linux ➜ https://linux.video/arch-guide • Use Ventoy to create a multi-distro flash drive ➜ https://linux.video/ventoy • Browse the web from within your Linux terminal ➜ https://linux.video/term-web • From Zero to Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/zero-to-pve • Check out Neovim ➜ https://linux.video/neovim • Systemd Deep Dive ➜ https://linux.video/systemd • Systemd Timers ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BuUgkZ5T0 • Installing an operating system for Raspberry Pi ➜ https://linux.video/pi-imager • Connecting to a Linux server via ssh ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh-guide • 10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-1 • Over 15 Terminal Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-2 Linux-related Podcasts • Enterprise Linux Security ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ Learn Linux TV on the Web • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ • Enterprise Linux Security Podcast ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show Podcast ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance Disclaimer Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. The person viewing Learn Linux TV's content is expected to follow their best judgement and to make their best decisions while working with any related technology. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure. Also, be sure that you're compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #Ubuntu #MAAS #Linux