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Sudo

Sudo is a command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems that allows users to run programs with the security privileges of another user, typically the superuser. It enables authorized users to perform administrative tasks without logging in as the root user, thereby enhancing security by limiting full-time root access.

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About Sudo

Sudo was created in 1980 by Bob Coggeshall and Cliff Spencer at the Department of Computer Science at SUNY/Buffalo. It was developed to allow users to execute commands with superuser privileges without logging in as the root user, thereby improving security by minimizing the need for full-time root access.

Strengths of Sudo include granular control over user permissions, enhanced security by limiting root access, and detailed logging of commands executed. Weaknesses involve potential misconfigurations that can lead to security vulnerabilities and the complexity of managing extensive sudoers files. Competitors include doas, which offers a simpler configuration, and PolicyKit, which provides fine-grained control over system-wide privileges.

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How to hire a Sudo expert

A Sudo expert must have strong skills in Unix/Linux system administration, proficiency in editing and managing sudoers files using visudo, knowledge of user and group management, an understanding of file permissions and security policies, and experience with command-line interfaces. They should also be adept at troubleshooting permission issues and configuring secure access controls.

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