Mod 10-18

Question 1

What order does Linux check for DNS info for a particular IP?

Answer 1

1. /etc/nsswitch.conf
2. /etc/hosts
3. /etc/resolv.conf

Question 2

Which file holds info for name servers?

Answer 2

/etc/resolv.conf

Question 3

where is a list of users/permissions/groups in a host located?
Where is a list of these users passwords located?

Answer 3

/etc/passwd
/etc/shadow

Question 4

Which command can be used to view the /etc/shadow file entries?

Answer 4

getent - can be used to view /etc/shadow entries

Question 5

Where is group configuration info located?

Answer 5

/etc/group