Unixlinux Comparison Matrix

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Unix® and Linux® Comparison Matrix

Directions: Choose three different versions of the UNIX® or Linux® operating systems to compare. Insert the three chosen versions and fill out the requested information in the Components column.

UNIX® or Linux® operating system version: Red Hat Linux Server

|Components |Your response |
|Role of shell |The Shell provides the ability to interact and access a computer system. This is mostly |
| |used for administrative purpose to either update the server, or add a role to server, or |
| |install a program. |
|Three features and roles of each |Mail: E-mail Server |
|feature |File Server: To store files or server as a directory for users to have their /home drive |
| |Print Server: Manage the printers on a network for users to point to. |
|Comments on security |Linux can use firewalls, IPS, IDS, and antivirus software. It can also be configured to |
| |serve in these rolls to protect these systems unlike Windows, **additional software has to be|
| |purchased**, while you can download free packages for Linux. |
|Comments on administration |The administration is incredibly powerful on Linux, there are shadow passwords that can be |
| |used to access the system if a password is forgotten. |
|Comments on networking