CommLineLit:Activity II
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Note: Utilize the Learning Module, the chmod Tutorial, and the supplementary material to answer the questions below. You are encouraged to use external resources to find the answers.
Juan the Sysadmin
Juan is the sysadmin for the not4n00bs server. Juan wants to train you as the future sysadmin, and has asked you to help him with his duties.
Juan regularly checks error logs that detail any errors users encounter while using the shared computer system. Juan only uses the command line to complete this task.
1. Why do you think Juan utilizes a CLI to perform this task? Compare and contrast CLIs and GUIs in your answer.
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Juan is viewing a directory on the shared computer system. The directory listing is as follows:
d------rwx juan acctg sales -rw-r--r-- juan acctg info.dat
2a. Juan's username is juan. He wants to give himself the same permissions as other users. What command should he use?
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2b. Please explain why.
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3. What is the 3-digit numerical chmod of -rw- r-- r--?
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Juan's Unix references are very old, and do not mention Unix-like operating systems. He needs to configure a Debian GNU/Linux server and has asked you to find a resource on the subject. Click here to search with DuckDuckGo for a resource on "Debian server".
4a. After you have picked the resource you think is best, list the web address (URL) and title of the resource.
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4b. Why do you think this is a good resource?
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5. Please list any of the resources you may have used to answer the questions above.
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