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Questions:
What is the command to view the current Linux kernel parameters?
What command can you run to list all the kernels available parameters one screen at a time with the ability to move forward and backwards on the output?
What is the purpose of enabling syncookies in the Linux kernel?
When you want to enable a Linux kernel command and enable it immediately without a physical re-boot of the system, what command must you enable in front of the command parameter? Explain what the following command will do: echo "1" > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
If you wanted to limit the number of files that a user can open simultaneously on the Fedora Core Linux Server to a maximum of 1, what is the command syntax you need to enable in the Linux kernel?
What is the best way to make a system-wide permanent change to the kernel to enable syncookies?
Given a system that has been freshly installed, your boss wants you to make sure it is up to date and locked down at the kernel level. What steps would you take to verify what modules are loaded into the kernel and how would you go about locking them down?
What would you enable to set the kernel to debug mode? Why would someone choose to enable this?
What is the relation between sysctl.conf and the sysctl command?
If you wanted to modify a kernel parameter without editing the sysctl.conf file, would it be possible? If yes, please give the example.
- Review and tune the kernel parameters on a Fedora Core Linux Server for security and monitoring purposes.
- Produce kernel versions and loaded options for a better understanding of how the system is configured and to identify potential security vulnerabilities in the Fedora Core Linux Server.
- Edit/etc/sysctl.conf file and adjust tcp_sysncookies settings to configure secure options for users on a Fedora Core Linux Server.
- Review and assess the Loaded Kernel Modules (LKM's) of the target Linux system and provide recommendations on the output and current running configuration.
- Use and interpret the lmod command output and perform security hardening configurations on the Fedora Core Linux Server.