Mission 231

Web root mode review

Set and verify public web file permissions.

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Instructions 8 minutes

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

Inspect web file

Run stat /srv/www/index.html.

stat /srv/www/index.html
Set web file mode

Run chmod 644 /srv/www/index.html.

chmod 644 /srv/www/index.html
Verify web file

Run test -f /srv/www/index.html.

test -f /srv/www/index.html
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Set and verify public web file permissions.

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.

stat <path>

Show lab file details.