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One of the main benefits of sudo is that nobody needs to know the root password to switch to root (like one would need when using su). The actual root password
by orev 3y ago
One of the main benefits of sudo is that nobody needs to know the root password to switch to root (like one would need when using su). The actual root password can be saved in some break glass system, and admins only need to manage their own passwords.
- Jenk 3y agoThat is a penny drop moment for me. You are absolutely right that that is the primary purpose.