0
What else can I help you with?
Where is the root password stored in Ubuntu?
The root password is stored in hashed form in the /etc/shadow file.
What is the password for su root in Linux?
The password would be whatever the root password is set to.
How do you view passwords in Linux?
Most Unix systems no longer store the passwords in the password file; it is stored in a private file called /etc/shadow, only accessible by the root account. The passwords are stored in encrypted form in that file.
You want secure the password of root user?
Your question isn't exactly clear. If you want to secure the password, give root a secure password.
What is a root password?
In Linux and Unix-like systems, the "root" account is the only account with all possible privileges. The "root" password would be the password needed to access this account or assume its identity.
Where is a startup password or power on password stored?
These settings are stored in the computer's BIOS. Sometimes it is also referred to as CMOS.
Where are the password for PC protection stored?
It's stored in the SAM file.
Where is the power on password stored?
It is stored in the BIOS/CMOS or security chip if there is such chip.
How do you change the root password in Linux?
When it askes for user enter root, and then when it asks for password enter the password. If you don't know password for root it's a really serious problem. You can also log in as root via command line by typing "su"
How would yopu log in as Zach if you did not know his password but knew the root password?
Login as root in terminal then enter: #sudo Zach
How do you reset your Linux password?
Run the command "passwd". You will have to enter your old password to change it. If you are root, you will not have to enter the old password to change a user's password.
Why we have passwd and shadow files?
The passwd file is public and readable by anyone. For this reason you do not want to have some sensitive information placed there, such as the user's password. Passwords and password aging rules are stored in the shadow file that is only accessible by the root administrator account. This way information that is displayed by commands such as 'finger' can use public information but sensitive information such as the password of a user is not accessible.
