Network and System Administration · Unit 1
Linux Server Fundamentals and Administration
Exam-focused notes for Linux Server Fundamentals and Administration (Network and System Administration, BIT451): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 2 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Linux server features and characteristics
- Linux server installation process
- Online server upgrade procedures
- User and group management
- Privilege management and permissions
- Linux administration commands
Linux server features and characteristics
What are the salient features of Linux server? Explain the process of online server upgrade.[10]
- Source code is freely available for modification and distribution - Community-driven development ensures continuous improvement - No licensing costs - Runs on diverse hardware platforms (mainframes, servers, desktops, embedded systems) - Easy to migrate b...
Full solved answer →User and group management
Explain user, group, and privilege management in Linux system administration using suitable commands.[10]
--- --- --- --- --- Task Command --------------- Create user useradd -m username Create group groupadd groupname Add user to group usermod -aG group user Change permissions chmod 755 file Change owner chown user:group file Grant sudo usermod -aG sudo user V...
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