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Navigating and Managing Amazon Linux

In this lab, you'll learn how to connect to a Linux EC2 instance, navigate the filesystem, manage files and directories, create users and groups, configure `sudo` access, and implement secure file permissions. You'll also use common Linux administration tools to audit access controls, manage file ownership, and apply special permissions, such as the sticky bit and setgid, to support a multi-team application environment.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Jul 14, 2026
Duration
1h 30m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Connect to an EC2 instance and perform filesystem navigation and file management tasks

    You will connect to an Amazon EC2 Linux instance and perform common filesystem navigation and file management tasks using the Linux command line.

  2. Challenge

    Create and configure users, groups, and sudo access for a multi-team application environment

    You will create and configure Linux users, groups, and sudo privileges to support a multi-team application environment.

  3. Challenge

    Implement and audit file permissions using special permission bits to meet security requirements

    You will implement and audit Linux file permissions by configuring special permission bits and remediating insecure directory permissions to meet security requirements.

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