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Pluralsight

Ubuntu Linux Administration: User and Group Management

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Overview

If you manage a shared access Linux server, you'll need to work with user and group accounts. This course will teach you the fundamental skills in managing local identities in Linux.

Managing users and groups in Linux enables you to protect resources on your system. In this course, Ubuntu Linux Administration: User and Group Management, you’ll learn to manage local identities in Ubuntu 20.04. First, you’ll explore user accounts and the tools used to manage them. Next, you’ll discover passwords and authentication. Finally, you’ll learn how to enable additional features using Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM). When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of local identity management needed to manage users and groups in Linux.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Understanding User Accounts in Linux 50mins
  • Creating and Managing Users in Linux 61mins
  • Managing User Passwords and Authentication in Linux 47mins
  • Managing System-wide User Login Scripts 33mins
  • Managing Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) 31mins

Taught by

Andrew Mallett

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