Week 2 Discussion 1,2,3 - Linux Management
University of Maryland Linux Management Discussion
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DISUSSION WEEK 2.1
Inittab File
/etc/inittab file is one of the most important files on a Linux (and UNIX) operating system. It is read when the Linux /sbin/init program starts your system. The /etc/inittab file lists what programs to start depending on the run level.
Provide a sample syntax (id:runlevels:action:process) of an /etc/inittab entry as follows:
id = identify your entry
runlevels = specify that the process will run at run levels 3 and 5
Action = specify to init program how to treat the program
Process = provide your own name including if there is any input or output redirection
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DISCUSSION WEEK 2.2
Default User Accounts
What default user accounts are created during installation? What are they for? What should you do with them? Explain in detail.
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DISCUSSION WEEK 2.3
Installation Sources
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What type of installation sources are available for Linux? What are the differences? Give some advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Note: sources in this case refers to flavors of linux distributions, not the media like CDs, DVDs or USB sticks You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads |
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Solution: Week 2 Discussion 1,2,3 - Linux Management