Linux User Management Explained | Users, UID, /etc/passwd & /etc/shadow (Beginner Guide)
Linux user management is a core concept every Linux beginner must understand.
In this video, you will learn:
What a user is in Linux
Why Linux is a multi-user operating system
The 3 types of users in Linux (root, system, normal users)
How Linux identifies users using UID and GID
How to use the id command to view user information
What the /etc/passwd file is and why it exists
Explanation of all 7 fields in a /etc/passwd record
What the /etc/shadow file is
Why /etc/shadow is more secure than /etc/passwd
This video is designed for absolute beginners and assumes no prior knowledge except basic Linux file permissions.
If you are preparing for:
Linux interviews
DevOps fundamentals
System administration
Cloud and server roles
this video will give you a strong foundation.
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