Managing Linux Group and User accounts

Overview/Description
To identify the main issues involved in creating and managing Linux user and group accounts

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator

Prerequisites
General knowledge of computers and computer operating systems ideally encompassing Unix knowledge because of the similarity to Linux

Expected Duration
130 Minutes

Objectives:

Managing Linux Group and User accounts

  • identify the features of the Linux user, superuser, and group accounts.
  • work with a Linux password file.
  • add and manage user accounts in Linux.
  • work with global and user profiles in Linux.
  • create and modify new user accounts in Linux.
  • manage group accounts in Linux.
  • suggest a suitable strategy to secure Linux account information.
  • create and administer group accounts in Linux.


    • Course Number: 211818_eng