1. What is Network Manager?

Explain in Detail

Introduction to Network Manager

Network Manager is a service in RHEL 6 that automates network configuration. It simplifies

managing network connections, particularly in dynamic environments with wired and
wireless connections.

Purpose and Role

It replaces manual configuration files (/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-*) and provides a

consistent interface for managing networks across various environments.

Main Components

NetworkManager daemon: The core service that runs in the background.

nmcli: A command-line utility for controlling Network Manager.

nmtui: A text-based UI for network management.

GUI tools: Network applets in GNOME/KDE provide graphical management.

Basic Configuration

To check the status of active interfaces:

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nmcli device status

To list available connections:

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nmcli connection show

To enable a network connection:

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nmcli connection up eth0

Starting and Stopping Network Manager

Start Network Manager:

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service NetworkManager start

Stop Network Manager:

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service NetworkManager stop

Enable at boot:

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chkconfig NetworkManager on

Managing Network Interfaces

Add a new network connection:

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nmcli connection add type ethernet ifname eth0

Set a static IP address:

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nmcli connection modify eth0 [Link] [Link]/24

nmcli connection up eth0

Checking Logs and Troubleshooting

View logs for debugging issues:

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journalctl -u NetworkManager

Restart the service if changes are not applied:

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service NetworkManager restart

Comparison with Traditional Methods

Unlike manually configuring /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/, Network Manager dynamically

adapts to network changes, making it more efficient for modern computing environments.

2. How Would You Elaborate the Nice Command? Explain Process Niceness Step by Step

Introduction

The nice command is used in Linux to assign priority to a process. Lower values (negative)
increase priority, while higher values (positive) decrease it.

Step-by-Step Explanation of Process Niceness

Check Niceness of Running Processes

The top or ps aux command shows the niceness (NI column).

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ps -eo pid,ni,command | grep process_name

Start a Process with a Specific Niceness

The default niceness is 0.

Use the nice command to start a process with a different priority.

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nice -n 10 tar -czf [Link] /home

The process runs with niceness 10, meaning it has lower CPU priority.

Change Niceness of a Running Process

Use the renice command to adjust niceness of an existing process.

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renice -5 -p 1234

This raises the priority of process ID 1234 by setting niceness to -5.

Check the Effect of Niceness

Run top and look at the NI (niceness) column. Processes with lower values will get more CPU
resources.

Using renice with User Privileges

Normal users can only increase niceness (e.g., from 0 to 10).

Only the root user can reduce niceness (e.g., from 10 to -5).

Running a Process with the Highest Priority

Running a process with -20 makes it extremely high priority:

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nice -n -20 ./critical_script.sh

This should be done cautiously to avoid system slowdowns.

Lowering Priority for Background Tasks

Reduce CPU usage of a background job:

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nice -n 15 rsync -av /source /destination &

The process runs with a lower priority, ensuring interactive tasks remain smooth.

Best Practices

Avoid -20 unless necessary, as it can affect system stability.

Use nice 10-19 for backups and background processes.

Monitor system performance with top and adjust niceness dynamically.

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3. What is nsswitch? Explain in Detail

Introduction

The [Link] (Name Service Switch) file in RHEL 6 determines how the system retrieves
information about users, hosts, groups, and other system databases. It allows the system to
query multiple data sources in a defined order.

1. Location of [Link]

The file is located in /etc/[Link].

It controls system services such as user authentication, hostname resolution, and group
memberships.

2. Purpose of [Link]

Defines how system services retrieve information (e.g., from local files, LDAP, or NIS).

Allows multiple data sources for redundancy (e.g., if LDAP fails, it can fall back to
/etc/passwd).

Optimizes system performance by prioritizing lookup sources.

3. Structure of [Link]

A typical [Link] file contains entries like:

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passwd: files ldap

group: files ldap

hosts: files dns

services: files

passwd: Looks for user authentication first in /etc/passwd, then in LDAP.

hosts: Resolves hostnames first using /etc/hosts, then queries DNS.

4. Key Entries in [Link]

passwd, shadow, group: User authentication sources (e.g., local files, LDAP).

hosts: Hostname resolution (e.g., files, dns, nis).

networks, protocols, services: Networking information sources.

automount: Determines how automount maps are retrieved.

5. Understanding Lookup Order

If an entry is like passwd: files ldap, the system first checks local files (/etc/passwd).

If the user is not found, it queries the LDAP directory.

6. Modifying [Link]

To make LDAP the primary authentication method:

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passwd: ldap files

group: ldap files

shadow: ldap files

This will query LDAP first, falling back to local files only if LDAP is unavailable.

7. Testing [Link] Configuration

Use the getent command to check configurations:

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getent hosts [Link]

If LDAP is properly configured, it should return results from the LDAP server.

8. Best Practices

Always test [Link] changes with getent before applying.

Use fallback options (files ldap instead of just ldap) to avoid login failures.

When using remote authentication, ensure the network connection is stable.

4. How to Change Ownership of Users with What Key Sequences?

1. Understanding File Ownership

Every file in RHEL 6 has an owner and a group.

The owner has permissions to read, write, and execute files unless modified.

Ownership can be changed using chown and chgrp.

2. Checking File Ownership

Use the ls -l command to check current ownership:

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ls -l [Link]

Example output:

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-rw-r--r-- 1 user1 usergroup 1234 Mar 10 12:34 [Link]

user1 is the owner.

usergroup is the group.

3. Changing Ownership (chown)

To change the owner of a file:

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chown newuser [Link]

To change ownership of a directory and all its contents:

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chown -R newuser /home/newuser

-R applies changes recursively.

4. Changing Group Ownership (chgrp)

If you only want to change the group:

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chgrp newgroup [Link]

Alternatively, chown can also change the group:

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chown :newgroup [Link]

5. Using Key Sequences in Command Line

Press Tab for auto-completion (e.g., chown us<Tab> will auto-complete usernames).

Use Ctrl + R for reverse search of previously used chown commands.

6. Changing Ownership for Multiple Files

Change ownership for all .txt files:

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chown newuser *.txt

Change ownership for multiple directories:

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chown -R newuser:newgroup dir1 dir2

7. Checking Ownership After Change

Verify changes using:

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ls -l [Link]

Confirm group change:

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stat [Link]

8. Best Practices

Avoid chown on system files (e.g., /etc/, /bin/) to prevent system failures.

Use sudo for chown if changing ownership of root-owned files.

Always verify ownership changes before execution to avoid misconfigurations.

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5. What is Job Scheduling in RHEL 6? Explain Crontab

1. Introduction to Job Scheduling

Job scheduling allows users to execute tasks at predefined times automatically.

In RHEL 6, two common scheduling tools are cron and at.

cron is used for recurring tasks, while at is for one-time execution.

2. Understanding Crontab

crontab (cron table) is a system daemon that executes scheduled tasks.

Each user has a separate crontab file, stored in /var/spool/cron/.

The system-wide crontab is in /etc/crontab.

3. Crontab Syntax and Fields

A crontab entry follows this format:

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* * * * * command_to_execute

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| | | | └── Day of the week (0 - Sunday, 6 - Saturday)

| | | └──── Month (1-12)

| | └────── Day of the month (1-31)

| └──────── Hour (0-23)

└────────── Minute (0-59)

Example: Run a script every day at 5 AM

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0 5 * * * /home/user/[Link]
4. Managing Crontab Entries

List current crontab entries:

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crontab -l

Edit crontab:

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crontab -e

Remove crontab:

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crontab -r

5. System-Wide Crontab

Located in /etc/crontab.

Uses an extra user field before the command:

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0 2 * * * root /usr/bin/disk_cleanup

root runs the disk_cleanup command every day at 2 AM.

6. Cron Job Directories

RHEL has predefined cron directories for easier scheduling:

/etc/[Link]/ → Runs scripts every hour.

/etc/[Link]/ → Runs scripts daily.

/etc/[Link]/ → Runs scripts weekly.

/etc/[Link]/ → Runs scripts monthly.

7. Restricting Cron Access

Users allowed to use cron are listed in /etc/[Link].

Users denied access are listed in /etc/[Link].

8. Best Practices

Use absolute paths in cron jobs (e.g., /usr/bin/python).

Redirect output to logs for debugging:

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0 3 * * * /home/user/[Link] >> /var/log/[Link] 2>&1

Avoid overloading the system with too many frequent jobs.

6. Explain Setting the Default Permission with umask in RHEL 6

1. Introduction to umask

umask (user file-creation mode mask) controls the default permissions for new files and
directories.

It subtracts permissions from the system’s default (666 for files, 777 for directories).

2. Viewing Current umask Value

Check the current umask setting:

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Example output: 0022

The value affects file permissions when creating new files.

3. Calculating umask Values

The system default for files: 666 (read & write for everyone).
The system default for directories: 777 (full access for everyone).

umask subtracts from these values:

umask 022 → New files: 644, New directories: 755.

umask 077 → New files: 600, New directories: 700.

4. Setting umask Temporarily

Set umask for the current session:

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umask 027

This applies until the user logs out.

5. Setting umask Permanently

Add umask 027 to ~/.bashrc (for a single user).

Add umask 027 to /etc/profile (for all users).

6. Effect on Security

A strict umask (077) ensures that only the file owner has access.

A relaxed umask (002) allows group members to modify files.

7. Changing umask for Specific Users

Modify /etc/profile for global settings.

Use /etc/bashrc for user-specific configurations.

8. Best Practices

Use umask 077 for sensitive data (e.g., private keys).

For shared environments, use umask 002 to allow collaboration.

Always test new umask values before applying them globally.

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7. What are the Key Sequences for User Administration in RHEL 6?

1. Introduction to User Administration

RHEL 6 allows administrators to create, modify, and delete users efficiently using commands
like useradd, usermod, and userdel.

Users are stored in /etc/passwd, and their passwords in /etc/shadow.

Groups are managed through /etc/group.

2. Creating a New User (useradd)

Basic syntax:

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useradd username

Set a password for the user:

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passwd username

Check the user details:

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id username

By default, a home directory is created in /home/username/.

3. Modifying an Existing User (usermod)

Change the username:

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usermod -l newname oldname

Assign a new home directory:

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usermod -d /new/home/dir username

Add a user to a new group:

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usermod -aG groupname username

Lock a user account (prevent login):

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usermod -L username

Unlock a locked account:

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usermod -U username

4. Deleting a User (userdel)

Remove a user but keep files:

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userdel username

Remove a user and delete home directory:

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userdel -r username

5. Viewing User Information (id & whoami)

Check user ID and group:

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id username

See currently logged-in user:

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whoami

List all logged-in users:

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6. Managing User Groups (groupadd, groupdel, gpasswd)

Create a new group:

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groupadd groupname

Add a user to a group:

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usermod -aG groupname username

Delete a group:

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groupdel groupname

7. Checking and Managing User Expiry (chage)

Set an expiry date for a user:

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chage -E YYYY-MM-DD username

Force password change on next login:

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chage -d 0 username

View password expiry details:

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chage -l username

8. Best Practices for User Administration

Always use sudo for user management to prevent accidental deletions.

Set strong passwords and enforce expiry policies using chage.

Regularly check /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, and /etc/group for inconsistencies.

Disable inactive accounts instead of deleting them immediately.

8. List and Explain the Most Useful Attributes for Security of Files in RHEL 6

1. Introduction to File Security

RHEL 6 provides advanced file security options using Linux file attributes.

These attributes control read, write, execution, and deletion permissions at a granular level.

2. Viewing File Attributes (lsattr)

The lsattr command displays file attributes:

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lsattr filename

Example output:

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----i-------- filename

i: Immutable (file cannot be deleted or modified).

3. Important File Attributes (chattr)

Attribute Description Command to Set

i Prevents file from being modified, deleted, or renamed chattr +i filename

a Allows only append operations, no modifications chattr +a filename

u Ensures file recovery even after deletion chattr +u filename

s Secure deletion (overwrites file before deletion) chattr +s filename

e Extents-based file storage (default for ext4) Cannot be changed manually

t No tail-merging for small files (performance boost) chattr +t filename

4. Protecting Critical Files

Make configuration files immutable:

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chattr +i /etc/passwd

chattr +i /etc/shadow

Even root cannot modify these files unless -i is removed.

5. Preventing Log File Modification

Prevent tampering with system logs:

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chattr +a /var/log/messages

This allows only appending, preventing unauthorized deletions.

6. Recovering Deleted Files (u Attribute)

If a file has +u, it can be recovered even after deletion:

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chattr +u importantfile
rm importantfile

Data remains on disk until overwritten.

7. Removing File Attributes (chattr -X)

To remove an attribute, use -:

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chattr -i filename

This allows the file to be modified again.

8. Best Practices for File Security

Use +i for critical files like /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts.

Apply +a for logs and audit files to ensure integrity.

Regularly check file attributes with lsattr for unauthorized changes.

Be cautious while using chattr, as incorrect settings can lock files permanently.

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9. List and Explain the Parameters for User Administration Commands

1. Introduction to User Administration Commands

RHEL 6 provides several commands for user management: useradd, usermod, userdel,
passwd, chage, and more.

Each command has multiple parameters that allow administrators to create, modify, and
delete users efficiently.
2. useradd Command Parameters

Creates a new user account.

Common options:

Parameter Description Example

-m Create a home directory useradd -m john

-c "Comment" Add user description useradd -c "John Doe" john

-u UID Assign custom User IDuseradd -u 2001 john

-g GID Assign primary group useradd -g developers john

-G group1,group2 Add user to multiple groups useradd -G admin,dev john

-s /bin/bash Set default shell useradd -s /bin/zsh john

3. usermod Command Parameters

Used to modify existing user accounts.

Common options:

Parameter Description Example

-l newname Change username usermod -l newjohn john

-d /new/home Change home directory usermod -d /home/newjohn john

-G newgroup Change secondary groups usermod -G developers john

-L Lock user account usermod -L john

-U Unlock user account usermod -U john

4. userdel Command Parameters

Removes a user from the system.

Common options:

Parameter Description Example

-r Remove user and home directory userdel -r john

5. passwd Command Parameters

Sets or changes user passwords.

Common options:

Parameter Description Example

-l Lock user account passwd -l john

-u Unlock user account passwd -u john

-e Force password change on next login passwd -e john

6. chage Command Parameters (Password Expiry Management)

Manages password expiration settings.

Common options:

Parameter Description Example

-E YYYY-MM-DD Set account expiry date chage -E 2025-01-01 john

-l List expiry settings chage -l john

-M days Set max password agechage -M 90 john

7. groupadd and groupdel Parameters

groupadd creates a new group, while groupdel removes a group.

Common options:

Parameter Description Example

-g GID Assign Group ID groupadd -g 5000 developers

8. Best Practices for User Management

Always verify changes using id username.

Use UID/GID consistency across servers for NFS/shared environments.

Enforce password policies using chage and passwd.

Document all user modifications for audit logs.

10. How Would You Elaborate Creating Groups in RHEL 6?

1. Introduction to Groups in RHEL 6

Groups help manage permissions and access control for multiple users.

Each user belongs to a primary group and can be part of multiple secondary groups.

2. Creating a New Group (groupadd)

Basic syntax:

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Creates a new group developers.

The group is stored in /etc/group.

3. Assigning a Custom Group ID (-g)

Default GID is assigned automatically, but it can be set manually:

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groupadd -g 5000 hr_team

hr_team group now has GID 5000.

4. Adding a User to a Group (usermod -aG)

Add a user to a secondary group:

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usermod -aG developers john

Verify user’s groups:

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groups john

5. Setting a User’s Primary Group (usermod -g)

Change primary group of a user:

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usermod -g hr_team john

Verify with:

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6. Removing a User from a Group (gpasswd -d)

Remove a user from a secondary group:

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gpasswd -d john developers

7. Deleting a Group (groupdel)

Delete an existing group:

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groupdel hr_team

8. Best Practices for Group Management

Use groups for permission control instead of assigning individual permissions.

Avoid direct user-to-user file sharing, use groups instead.

Maintain group-based access logs for security auditing.

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11. How Would You Discuss Managing Permissions in Detail?

1. Introduction to File Permissions

Linux follows a permission system to control access to files and directories.

Each file has three levels of access:

Owner (User who created the file).

Group (Users belonging to the file’s group).

Others (Everyone else on the system).

2. Viewing File Permissions (ls -l)

Use ls -l to check file permissions:

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ls -l [Link]

Example output:

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-rw-r--r-- 1 user1 group1 1024 Mar 8 10:30 [Link]

rw- (Owner can read and write).

r-- (Group members can only read).

r-- (Others can only read).

3. Changing Permissions with chmod

Symbolic Mode (Using r, w, x):

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chmod u+x [Link] # Give execute permission to the owner

chmod g-w [Link] # Remove write permission from the group

chmod o+r [Link] # Allow others to read the file

Octal Mode (Using numbers):

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chmod 755 [Link]

7 = Read (4) + Write (2) + Execute (1) → Owner: Full Access

5 = Read (4) + Execute (1) → Group: Read & Execute

5 = Read (4) + Execute (1) → Others: Read & Execute

4. Changing Ownership with chown and chgrp

Change the owner of a file:

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chown newuser [Link]

Change the group of a file:

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chgrp newgroup [Link]

Change both owner and group:

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chown newuser:newgroup [Link]

5. Special Permissions (SUID, SGID, Sticky Bit)

Permission SymbolFunction Example

SUID (Set User ID) s in user Run a file as owner chmod u+s [Link]

SGID (Set Group ID) s in group Files created inherit group chmod g+s /shared/

Sticky Bit t in others Only owner can delete chmod +t /shared/

6. Checking Permissions with stat

Shows detailed file attributes:

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stat [Link]

7. Applying Permissions Recursively

Change permissions for all files inside a directory:

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chmod -R 755 /var/www/

8. Best Practices for Managing Permissions

Follow the principle of least privilege (Give only necessary permissions).

Use groups instead of assigning permissions to individual users.

Set SUID carefully, as it can be a security risk if misused.

Regularly audit file permissions using find and ls -l.

12. Explain rwx Permissions for Files and Directories

1. Understanding rwx Permissions

Linux uses three basic permissions:

r (Read) → View file contents or list directory contents.

w (Write) → Modify file or create/delete files inside a directory.

x (Execute) → Run a script or access a directory.

2. How Permissions Work on Files

Permission Meaning Example

r-- Read-only cat [Link]

rw- Read & write Edit with nano [Link]

rwx Read, write, execute Run script with ./[Link]

3. How Permissions Work on Directories

Permission Meaning Example

r-- List directory contents ls /dir/

rw- Create or delete files in directory touch /dir/newfile

rwx Access & navigate inside directory cd /dir/

4. Assigning Permissions with chmod

Set read, write, and execute permissions for all:

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Remove execute permission for others:

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chmod o-x [Link]

5. Applying Permissions Recursively

Change permissions for all files inside a directory:

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chmod -R 755 /home/user/

6. Changing Group and Owner Permissions

Change file owner:

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chown user1 [Link]

Change file group:

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chgrp group1 [Link]

7. Checking and Debugging Permissions

List permissions of all files in a directory:

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ls -lah /var/www/

Find all world-writable files (potential security risk):

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find / -type f -perm 777

8. Best Practices for Managing Permissions

Avoid using 777 permissions, as it makes files accessible to everyone.

Use 755 for directories and 644 for files for general use.

Restrict sensitive directories using chmod 700 (Only owner can access).

Audit system permissions regularly to prevent security vulnerabilities.

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13. How Would You Elaborate the Nice Command? Explain Process Niceness

1. Introduction to the nice Command

The nice command sets the priority of a process before it starts.

Linux assigns CPU time to processes based on their niceness value.

Lower niceness (-20) = Higher priority (More CPU).

Higher niceness (19) = Lower priority (Less CPU).

2. Checking Niceness of Running Processes

Use the top command and look for the NI (Nice Value) column:

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ps -eo pid,ni,command | grep myprocess

3. Running a Process with a Specific Niceness

Default niceness value is 0.

Start a process with niceness of 10 (Lower priority):

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nice -n 10 tar -czf [Link] /home

Start a process with niceness of -5 (Higher priority, requires root):

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sudo nice -n -5 ./[Link]

4. Changing Niceness of a Running Process (renice)

Increase priority of process ID 1234:

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sudo renice -5 -p 1234

Decrease priority of process ID 5678:

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renice 10 -p 5678
5. Using renice with User Privileges

Normal users can only increase niceness (make process slower).

Only root can decrease niceness (give higher priority).

6. Understanding Niceness Impact on Performance

Background tasks should have higher niceness (10-19) to avoid system slowdowns.

Critical tasks like database queries should have lower niceness (-10 to -20).

7. Monitoring and Adjusting Niceness Dynamically

Press r key inside top to renice a process interactively.

Use htop for better visualization of process priorities.

8. Best Practices for Process Niceness

Use nice 10-19 for low-priority background tasks.

Avoid using -20, as it can cause system slowdowns.

Regularly monitor CPU usage with top and adjust as needed.

14. List and Elaborate Commands for User Management

1. Introduction to User Management in RHEL 6

User accounts in Linux are stored in /etc/passwd, and passwords in /etc/shadow.

Groups are stored in /etc/group.

User management involves creating, modifying, deleting, and assigning permissions.

2. Creating a New User (useradd)

Basic syntax:

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useradd username

Create a user with a home directory:

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useradd -m john

Create a user with a specific UID:

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useradd -u 2001 john

3. Setting and Managing User Passwords (passwd)

Set a password for a user:

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passwd john

Force a user to change the password on next login:

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passwd -e john

4. Modifying Existing Users (usermod)

Change a username:

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usermod -l newname oldname

Change a user’s home directory:

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usermod -d /new/home john

Add a user to a secondary group:

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usermod -aG developers john

5. Deleting a User (userdel)

Remove a user but keep home directory:

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userdel john

Remove a user and delete home directory:

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userdel -r john

6. Managing User Expiry and Locking Accounts

Lock a user account (prevent login):

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usermod -L john

Unlock a locked account:

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usermod -U john

Set an expiry date for a user:

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chage -E 2025-01-01 john

List password expiry details:

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chage -l john

7. Managing Groups (groupadd, groupdel, usermod)

Create a new group:

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groupadd developers

Add a user to a group:

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usermod -aG developers john

Delete a group:

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groupdel developers

8. Best Practices for User Management

Use strong password policies (passwd -e and chage -M 90).

Regularly check user accounts with id and groups.

Keep a log of user modifications for audit purposes.

Disable inactive accounts instead of deleting them immediately.