Discuss the risks of having a single root user

Task

1. Originally Linux/UNIX systems had one all-powerful user called root that managed systems. Discuss the risks of having a single root user and how more limited management abilities can be given to others users on Linux/UNIX systems. Include a sample generic policy for a limited user from which a configuration could be written. (500 words)

2. Attempt to install the following web applications on Linux. The Moodle Learning Platform link: http://moodle.org, The Etherpad shared document editing system link: http://etherpad.org, and The Community version of the Alfresco Enterprise Content Management System link: http://alfresco.com. You should write a short report documenting each of the installations even if you don’t get the applications running. (3 to 5 pages per report)

Rationale
This assessment item is designed to test your ability formulate methods for protecting data and services, to create and manage information services, and produce coherent and knowledgeable writings in these topic areas.

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