Linux User and Group Commands
As important as it is to choose the right distribution of Linux, it’s equally important to understand the key components of Linux system administration, including Linux user and group management. The Linux operating system allows administrators to create multiple users and assign different permissions and group policies, ensuring system security, stability, and resource allocation. In this chapter, we will dive into Linux user and group management and focus on the key commands and tools used by Linux system administrators to manage users and groups.
The history of Linux user and group commands dates back to the early days of the Unix operating system, where user and group management was a key aspect of system security and resource allocation. With the growth of the open source movement, Linux adopted these concepts and expanded upon them, allowing for granular control over user and group permissions, user authentication and access control, and...
