Skill
Implement Authentication Methods with Linux
October 2019 with Shawn Powers
- Intermediate
- 6 videos
- 33 mins
Join Shawn Powers as he teaches you how to configure Linux systems with the appropriate access and authentication methods.
Gain an understanding of PAM configuration options, encrypted keys, and VPN client options. Learn how to configure PAM in order to change how the system authenticates users, how to lock out accounts with too many incorrect password attempts, how to securely configure SSH, and how to authenticate to a remote system by using SSH.
This skill is part of a series that will prepare you for CompTIA's XK0-004 exam, the one exam that must be passed to receive the Linux+ certification.
Gain an understanding of PAM configuration options, encrypted keys, and VPN client options. Learn how to configure PAM in order to change how the system authenticates users, how to lock out accounts with too many incorrect password attempts, how to securely configure SSH, and how to authenticate to a remote system by using SSH.
This skill is part of a series that will prepare you for CompTIA's XK0-004 exam, the one exam that must be passed to receive the Linux+ certification.
Recommended Experience
- Basic familiarity with Linux
- Ability to create and manage virtual machines
- Virtualization platform supporting 64bit systems
- CompTIA Linux+ Certification
- System administrator
- Network administrator
- Technician
- DevOps

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