What is a Kernel
If you work with computers, or hang around computers long enough, you might come across this term “kernel”. In this …
Linux
Linux File System Structure Explained
Most people who have used Linux have seen the root directory but not everybody understands what the directories are used …
Changing Ownership of Files in Linux
Let’s see how to change file ownership on linux system. In our example we have two files owned by cicnavi …
Change Permissions For Files and Folders in Linux
As we said in Permissions and Ownership article, all files are owned by a user, a primary group and a …
File Permissions and Ownership in Linux
File system permissions in Linux are a little bit different than permissions in Microsoft Windows. File system permissions in the …
Users and Passwords in Linux
Before you start Objectives: Learn how to set or change passwords for users on Linux machines. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: passwd, Linux, …
Root User in Linux
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is root account, how should it be used, and how to change to it to …
Administrative Rights and Users in Linux
Before you start Objectives: Learn how to allow users to run administrative commands using sudo. Prerequisites: you have to know how to manage …
Quota Management in Ubuntu
Before you start Objectives: Learn what are quotas, and how to configure quotas on Ubuntu machine. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: quota, Ubuntu, …
Group Management in Linux
Before you start Objectives: Learn how to create new groups, manage existing ones, and how to change group membership in Linux. …