Day 1
UNLOCKING USER AND GROUP CHALLENGE
I'm thrilled to kick-start my 20-day Linux challenge, Today's journey began with exploring the fundamentals of user and group management in Linux.
key takeaways
User Identity: Mastered the whoami command to display my current username, understanding its importance in Linux security.
Detailed Group Information: Utilized the id command to retrieve comprehensive information about my user account, including group memberships and permissions.
Software Installation: Learned how to seamlessly install software packages using
_sudo apt install_, streamlining my Linux experience.System Monitoring: Discovered
_htop_, a powerful tool for monitoring system resources, processes, and memory usage.User Permissions: Gained insight into user permissions and identities in Linux, laying the groundwork for advanced system administration.
Why Linux?
Linux is an essential skill for professionals in tech, and I'm committed to developing a deep understanding of its ecosystem. This challenge will help me enhance my command line skills.
Top comments (2)
What are some of the key topics you plan to cover in the upcoming days? For someone new to Linux, what would be the most important things to focus on in the first few days?
As a newbie in Linux I'm going to focus on these fundamentals in the next few days: file management, text editing, user and package management, focusing on updating and software installation.