Module 3 - User Management

User Management and Administration

Module Overview

This module focuses on Linux user management and administration. You’ll learn how to create and manage users, handle group permissions, and implement effective access control policies.

Learning Objectives

• Master user account creation and management
• Understand group administration concepts
• Implement effective access control policies
• Configure sudo privileges and security settings
• Manage user environments and profiles

Prerequisites

• Completion of Module 2 (File System Management)
• Understanding of Linux file permissions
• Basic command line proficiency

Topics Covered

1. User Account Management

• Creating and modifying user accounts
• Managing user passwords and security
• Configuring user profiles and environments

2. Group Administration

• Understanding Linux groups
• Creating and managing groups
• Primary and secondary group assignments

3. Access Control

• Implementing sudo access
• Configuring user privileges
• Security best practices

4. User Environment

• Shell configuration files
• Environment variables
• Login scripts and profiles

Estimated Time

• Reading Materials: 1.5 hours
• Hands-on Practice: 2 hours
• Exercises: 1.5 hours

Additional Resources

• Linux User Administration Guide
• Sudo Configuration Guide
• Linux Security Best Practices

Next Steps

After completing this module, proceed to Module 4 to learn about process management and system monitoring.