File Permissions & Links
Linux
| Intermediate
- 11 videos | 48m 4s
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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
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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
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4m 7sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the file and directory permissions system in Linux. FREE ACCESS
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3m 17sFind 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 Permissions5m 10sIn 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 Mask2m 45sIn this video, learn how to configure the default File Creation Mask (umask). FREE ACCESS
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5. Using the Group Field2m 12sIn 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 Links6m 9sDuring this video, you will learn how to create file and directory shortcuts. FREE ACCESS
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7. Identifying Hard and Soft Links4m 17sAfter 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 Files3m 21sUpon 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 Tasks4m 50sFind out how to use links to solve some common system administration tasks. FREE ACCESS
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10. File Locations in the FHS3m 59sIn 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 Files7m 58sIn this video, you will learn how to use tools to find files and commands on a Linux system. FREE ACCESS
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