MP9003: Network and Database (General) - Users and Groups > Linux

This course shows users how to create and manage user accounts and how to manage groups. 

Topics:
Using root
Understanding the /etc/passwd File
Managing User Passwords
Creating Users by Editing /etc/passwd
Creating Users with useradd
Modifying Users with usermod
Deleting Users
Special User Accounts
Understanding Groups
Creating Groups
Identifying Default Groups
Modifying and Deleting Groups
Understanding Systems Groups
Working with Shadow Passwords
Understanding User Startup Files

Objectives:
Describe the purpose of the root account
Create and delete user accounts
Manage user passwords
Create, modify, and delete user groups

Duration:
3 Hours