Describe the syntax for the su command and explain the purpose of the username parameter.

What will be an ideal response?


The syntax for the su command is as follows: su option username arguments.

The su command changes user credentials to those of the root user or the user specified by username and then starts a new session.

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Snort uses a heuristic approach to detect abnormal traffic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Match each item with a statement below.

A. Provides connectionless, unreliable network communication B. Used to enable communication between two host computers and control point to control point is used to provide communication between two APPN applications C. Responsible for the majority of traffic on a NetWare network D. Developed by Novell for its NetWare network operating system E. Provides connection-oriented communication that is reliable (lost packets are retransmitted)

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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