Chapter 1
Server Hardware Installation and Management
Course: Comptia Server Sk0 005
Subject: Comptiaserver Sk0 005
Chapter: Security And Disaster Recovery
IAM ensures that only authorized users can access systems, perform specific tasks, and that all actions are auditable and traceable. It is critical for confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance in server environments.
1. User Accounts
A user account is a digital identity assigned to an individual to access a system, network, or application. It consists of a username, associated UID (User ID), home directory, authentication credentials, and assigned permissions or roles.
Types of User Accounts
- Local Accounts:
Stored on the local machine.
On Linux, defined in /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/group.
On Windows, managed via Computer Management → Local Users and Groups.
Suitable for standalone systems or non-domain-joined servers.
- Stored on the local machine.
- On Linux, defined in /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/group.
- On Windows, managed via Computer Management → Local Users and Groups.
- Suitable for standalone systems or non-domain-joined servers.
- Domain-Based Accounts: