File Permissions & Links

Linux    |    Intermediate
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Among the numerous duties of a Linux administrator is the management of system files. Let's look at how to manage file and directory permissions, use hard and symbolic links, and locate files in the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard, or FHS.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Describe the file and directory permissions system in linux
    Use commands to manage user access permissions to regular and special files as well as directories
    Use suid, sgid and the sticky bit to maintain security
    Configure the default file creation mask
    Apply access permissions to files and directories for a group
    Create file and directory links
  • Describe the differences between soft and hard links
    Describe when you should link to a file versus copying a file
    Use links to solve some common system administration tasks
    Identify the correct locations for files under the filesystem hierarchy standard, or fhs
    Use tools to find files and commands on a linux system

IN THIS COURSE

  • 4m 7s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the file and directory permissions system in Linux. FREE ACCESS
  • 3m 17s
    Find out how to use commands to manage user access permissions to regular files, special files, and directories. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Special Permissions
    5m 10s
    In this video, find out how to use the setuid, setgid, and sticky bit to maintain security. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Configuring the File Creation Mask
    2m 45s
    In this video, learn how to configure the default File Creation Mask (umask). FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Using the Group Field
    2m 12s
    In this video, you will learn how to apply access permissions to files and directories for groups. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Creating File and Directory Links
    6m 9s
    During this video, you will learn how to create file and directory shortcuts. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Identifying Hard and Soft Links
    4m 17s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the differences between soft and hard links. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Copying versus Linking Files
    3m 21s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe when you should link to a file versus copying a file. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Using Links for Administration Tasks
    4m 50s
    Find out how to use links to solve some common system administration tasks. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  File Locations in the FHS
    3m 59s
    In this video, you will learn how to identify the correct locations for files under the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Finding Files
    7m 58s
    In this video, you will learn how to use tools to find files and commands on a Linux system. FREE ACCESS

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