Summary: |
In this week, we will cover the following topics:
File Systems:
Basic Concepts
File System Types and Implementation
inodes, Files and Directories
Hard and Symbolic Links
Devices and Terminals
Mounting, File Descriptors and Virtualised File Systems
Users and Security
root, su and sudo
Discretionary Access Control
Users and Groups
The Password File
Access Control Lists
Permissions for Directories
Special Permission Bits
umask
Process Hierarchy, Booting and Run Levels
Resulting in the following learning outcomes:
An understanding of the various topics concerning file systems on Linux.
An appreciation of (and relevant commands) concerning user access and security. |