Which of the following files is used to store user passwords on a Linux system that has been configured to use local authentication?
A)/etc/sales
B)/etc/shadow
C)/etc/passwd
D)/etc/local/accounts

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The /etc/shadow file is used to store user passwords on a Linux system that has been configured to use local authentication.
Key Takeaway: The /etc/passwd file contains the user account information for your system. The /etc/shadow file contains passwords for your user accounts. With most Linux distributions that use local authentication, user passwords will be stored in encrypted format in the /etc/shadow file. This file is linked to the /etc/passwd file we discussed previously. Each of the user accounts listed in /etc/passwd has a corresponding entry in /etc/shadow file.

Which of the Following Files Is Used to Store User