Linux CLI - Users and Groups
You need to execute a script as user
deploy without switching your current shell. Which command should you use?You need to execute a script as user deploy without switching your current shell. Which command should you use?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand running commands with su
The-coption allows running a command as the target user without switching the shell.Step 2: Analyze options
su -c '/path/to/script.sh' deploycorrectly runs the script as userdeploy.su deploy -c '/path/to/script.sh'is incorrect syntax.su - deploy /path/to/script.shis invalid syntax.su deploy /path/to/script.shtries to switch user and run script as argument but is incorrect.Final Answer:
su -c '/path/to/script.sh' deploy -> Option CQuick Check:
Use 'su -c command username' to run commands [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'su -c command username' to run without shell switch [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Incorrect option order with -c
- Assuming 'su username command' runs command directly
- Using '-' option unnecessarily when not switching shell
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