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CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam XK0-005), 2nd Edition
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CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam XK0-005), 2nd Edition

by Ted Jordan, Sandor Strohmayer
May 2023
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
800 pages
19h 12m
English
McGraw-Hill
Content preview from CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam XK0-005), 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 4

Managing Linux Users and Groups

In this chapter, you will learn about

•   Linux users and groups

•   Creating and managing Linux user accounts

It’s all about data analytics for employee data.

—Ed Smith, Novell

Linux is a multiuser operating system, so it is necessary to restrict users’ access to only those resources they should have permission to access. This chapter introduces Linux users and groups.

Understanding Linux Users and Groups

Linux uses a method called Discretionary Access Control (DAC) to permit or restrict access to files. On DAC-based systems the account owner decides who has permission to access, delete, or modify their files.

In this section you will learn details about

•   Linux user accounts

•   Displaying user ...

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