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Password hashing rounds refers to the number of iterations a particular hashing algorithm has to perform. Learn why and how to configure this on Linux systems.
Password articles
Last change: 2025-01-06
Want to determine if a Linux account has a password set or its related properties? Here are few methods to check this and the steps to perform.
Commands:
- chage
- getent
- passwd
Last change: 2025-01-06
One of the options to improve password security is by setting a minimum password length. This article explains how to configure and test this security step.
Commands:
- pwscore
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Proper password management, together with file integrity of your password files, is important for security of your system and users.
Commands:
- pwck
- vigr
- vipw
Last change: 2025-01-06
Generate random passwords with the help of the openssl command using the 'rand' function, often already available on Linux systems.
Commands:
- openssl
Last change: 2025-01-06
Learn the structure of the /etc/shadow file and what the fields mean. After reading, the file should be less cryptic than it was before.
Commands:
- awk
- column
- getent
- pwck