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JCAC Mod 5 UNIX User Authentication and Authorization
This deck covers the key files involved in UNIX user authentication and authorization, explaining their roles and functions.
/etc/passwd
Answer: Does Authentication AND Authorization
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Term
Definition
/etc/passwd
Answer: Does Authentication AND Authorization
/etc/shadow
Answer: Authentication ONLY
/etc/group
Answer: Authorization ONLY
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
/etc/passwd | Answer: Does Authentication AND Authorization |
/etc/shadow | Answer: Authentication ONLY |
/etc/group | Answer: Authorization ONLY |