How to configure the /etc/sudoers file. Explains syntax, aliases, and best practices for granting sudo access without a password.
Linux user IDs (UIDs) and how the kernel uses Real, Effective, Saved, and Filesystem UIDs to manage permissions and security for processes like Nginx and passwd.
A deep dive into the Linux Kernel's Virtual File System (VFS), the abstraction layer that unifies Ext4, NTFS, proc, and more under a single interface. Learn how VFS works with superblocks, inodes, and dentries.
A comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering systemd, the essential init system and service manager for modern Linux distributions. Learn about units, targets, journalctl, and practical systemctl commands.
A detailed guide to understanding the Linux boot sequence, covering the roles of BIOS, UEFI, bootloaders like GRUB, and the final handoff to the kernel.
A clear guide to Linux's special permission bits - SUID, SGID, and Sticky Bit - and how to use them for system security and collaboration.