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System Administration
10 min

Set Up a Basic Linux User with Sudo Access

Create a new user account on a Linux system and grant sudo privileges. Configure basic user permissions.

Tools & Technologies
LinuxUser ManagementSudoPermissions
Objective

Create a new Linux user and grant sudo privileges without password prompt for specific commands.

Requirements
  • Create a new user named 'devops'
  • Add user to sudo group
  • Configure sudoers file for passwordless sudo
  • Test sudo access
Tips

Always use visudo to edit sudoers file. Test sudo access before logging out.

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Beginner(Approachable)

10 min

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System Administration

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