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Linux Permissions and Ownership

This intermediate Linux Permissions training teaches how to manage file access, permissions, and ownership to secure Linux systems. Learn to assign and modify Owner, Group, and Other permissions, ensuring proper file security. This Linux course is ideal for onboarding server admins or as a reference to maintain and update system security. Covers essential Linux commands for managing permissions and ownership efficiently.

Updated November 2020

1Skills
7Videos
56mTotal
7 videos56m

Who This Course Is For

This Linux Permissions and Ownership training is considered foundational-level Linux Foundation training, which means it was designed for server administrators with 1 to 3 years of experience -- or no experience at all. This Linux Permissions and Ownership course is valuable for new or aspiring IT professionals, experienced server administrators looking to validate foundational skills, and non-technical professionals.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Relationship of permissions and ownership to system administration
  • Using permissions and ownership to provide fundamental security
  • Understanding the Linux commands for checking and changing permission statuses
  • Recognizing Permission Groups and their scopes
  • Writing read, write and execute permissions

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Understand Permissions56m

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  • Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes

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