Mini Labs 2 and 3: Linux File Permissions and Ownership Basics

Описание: Key Commands Covered:

ls -l: Learn how the -l (long format) option displays file permissions, ownership, and more.

chmod: Change Mode—adjust who can read, write, or execute a file for better control over file access.

chown: Change Owner—assign ownership of files to specific users and groups.

644 Permission Level: Practice setting permissions like 644 (read-write for owner, read-only for others) to reinforce the importance of secure configurations.

Lab Exercises:
Use this video and Mini Lab 1 as references to complete the following exercises:

Create Directories and Files:
Make a directory named ________.
Inside it, create two files named ________.csv and ________.png.

File Management:
Move ________.csv to a specific directory.

User and Group Setup:
Create a new user and group, assign permissions, and set specific user/group ownership for ________.csv and ________.png.

Permission Verification:
Use ls -l to verify permissions.
Check the permissions visually in Thunar (file manager).

This lab provides hands-on practice to reinforce Linux file system fundamentals and ownership management—key skills for any aspiring Linux or cybersecurity professional.