Linux file permissions and ownership are not just a dry technical concept—they’re the foundation of system security and multi-user cooperation. Whether you're setting up a simple script or managing a ...

The basic Linux file permission system is simple and robust, and it’s no surprise that it’s survived intact for over 50 years. But the execute bit is a confusing element, one that is worth ...

Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux.

Mastering user account and permission management is a linchpin in fortifying your Linux bastion. This article has traversed through the essentials of managing user accounts, groups, file permissions, ...

Keeping your files private from anyone but those with superuser (root) access is easy on Linux. File permissions provide everything you need. By default, you’ll have a username and primary group ...

Hi all, Not sure what forum this should go in so I will start here. Our company is currently running Novell eDirectory. Our main file server is running Suse Linux 11 with the permissions managed ...

In this Linux 101, Jack Wallen explains the SUID permission bit. ... If you’re new to Linux administration, you’ve probably already started learning about file permissions.

Linux has made it possible for admins and users to get fairly granular with file and folder permissions. This guide will examine both methods of setting permissions.