How to use the setfactl and getfactl commands: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the use of Setfacl and Getfacl commands on Linux systems to manage file permissions beyond the traditional read, write, and execute settings. Setfacl allows assigning specific permissions to multiple groups or individual users, while Getfacl is used to view these permissions. The tutorial provides examples of modifying user and group permissions and highlights how to interpret permission changes.

What is the primary purpose of the Setfacl command in Linux?

• To create new directories

• To extend file permissions beyond traditional limits

• To delete files

• To change the file owner

How can you give a specific user read, write, and execute permissions to a file using setfacl?

• By using the setfacl command with the modify user option

• By using the chown command

• By using the ls command

• By using the chmod command

What does the '+' symbol at the end of a file's permission string indicate?

• The file is executable

• There are additional permissions set

• The file is read-only

• The file is hidden

Which command would you use to view detailed ACL permissions of a file?

• getfacl

• chmod

• chown

• ls

What can you achieve by using the setfacl command on a group?

• Create a new group

• Delete the group

• Assign read and execute permissions to the group

• Change the group name