July 3, 2024, 8:36 a.m. | Zipporah Kyusya

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Managing user accounts in a Linux environment can be a tedious and error-prone process, especially when dealing with a large number of users. As a DevOps engineer, ensuring that each user is created with the correct permissions, groups, and secure credentials is crucial for maintaining system security and efficiency.

As part of HNG Internship, was assigned a real-world scenario of writing a Bash script designed to automate the process of user and group creation, home directory setup, and …

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