This course delves into the critical aspects of Linux permission management, user and group administration, and storage management. Begin by understanding the foundational read, write, and execute permissions, and advance to mastering SUID, SGID, and sticky bits for specialized scenarios. Gain comprehensive skills in managing users and groups, essential for setting permissions and maintaining security. Explore storage management essentials, including partitioning, file systems, and mounting techniques. With practical labs and real-world scenarios, this course ensures you gain hands-on experience and confidence in managing Linux systems.
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2
This course is part of Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
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3 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Master Linux permission management, including advanced permissions like SUID, SGID, and sticky bits.
Develop proficiency in user and group management for effective permission settings.
Gain expertise in storage management, including partitioning and file system mounting.
Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
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This course is part of the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module, you learn about managing users. You'll learn how these users can be used to apply permissions to the file system, and you'll also learn how to deal with storage.
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