This is the second part in a series on Linux filesystem permissions.
The Basics of Linux Filesystem Permissions discussed file types and permissions. This article will dive into the commands used to maniuplate filesystem permissions.

For sysadmins, having a solid grasp of Linux filesystem permissions is essential, not only for understanding how files are accessed and controlled, but also in maintaining security of the data on a systems. This article assumes a basic understanding of Linux or other POSIX complaint OS and is an introduction in a multi-part series on how linux filesystem permissions work.