Advanced Linux Permissions

Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 7 minutes and 56 seconds
Students: 656
Rating: 5/5

This brief lesson takes a look at some advanced permissions in Linux, namely the special modes of setuid, setgid, and the sticky bit. This lesson is part of the Linux Administration Bootcamp course, designed to get you up and running with Linux.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn about the special modes of setuid, setgid, and the sticky bit to manage your users and permissions

Intended Audience

This lesson is intended for IT professionals with existing Linux experience who want to learn more about permissions.

Prerequisites

This lesson is intended for people who already know their way around Linux. If you only have a basic knowledge of Linux, then please consider taking our Intermediate Linux Skills lesson first.

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