Describe How the /Etc/passwd and /Etc/shadow Files Are Used in the Authentication

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Essay

Describe how the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files are used in the authentication process. Why are two files used instead of one? How can you convert a system to use the /etc/shadow file to store passwords?

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Definitions:

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing a means of nutrient and waste transport between blood vessels and cells.

Nephron Tubules

The intricate network of tiny tubes in the kidney where urine is formed through processes of filtration, absorption, and secretion.

Heterotherms

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Ectotherms

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