Mission 129

Permissions checkpoint

Review modes, groups, ownership, and sensitive paths.

Permissions and users
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Set key mode

Run chmod 600 ~/.ssh/authorized_keys.

chmod 600 ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
Set key group

Run chgrp learners ~/.ssh/authorized_keys.

chgrp learners ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
Verify key file

Run test -f ~/.ssh/authorized_keys.

test -f ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
Inspect final key state

Run stat ~/.ssh/authorized_keys.

stat ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Review modes, groups, ownership, and sensitive paths.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

test -e|-f|-d <path>

Check path type in a training-friendly way.

chmod <mode> <path>

Change a simulated numeric permission mode.

chgrp <group> <path>

Change a simulated file group label.

stat <path>

Show lab file details.