Chapter 2 Flashcards
Linux Kernel
The Core of the Linux OS
Linux Distribution
A Collection of Applications Configured with a Linux Kernel
The Linux Kernel contains
A Monolithic Core and Modular Components
UEFI
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
GRUB
Grand Unified Boot (Loader)
Virtual Machines are more at Risk than
Physical Machines
NIS
Network Information Service
LDAP
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
The Two Major User Authentication Databases
Shadow Password Suite and Network Based
PAM
Pluggable Authentication Module
Pluggable Authentication Modules are
Configuration Files that Provide Dynamic Authentication
ACL
Access Control List
DAC
Discretionary Access Control
MAC
Mandatory Access Control
Passphrases are more Secure than
Passwords