Interrupt the Boot Process

Introduction

In this challenge, you will learn how to interrupt the boot process of a Linux system in order to gain access to the system. This is a crucial skill for system administrators, as it allows them to troubleshoot and recover systems in the event of boot-related issues or when a user has forgotten their password.

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Interrupt the Boot Process

Tasks

• Interrupt the boot process of the system
• Access the system in single-user mode

Requirements

• You must interrupt the boot process before the system fully boots up
• You must access the system in single-user mode
• You must not reboot the system during the process

Example

After interrupting the boot process, the system should display a grub menu or a prompt that allows you to enter commands to access the system in single-user mode.

Summary

In this challenge, you learned how to interrupt the boot process of a Linux system in order to gain access to the system in single-user mode. This is a valuable skill for system administrators, as it allows them to troubleshoot and recover systems in the event of boot-related issues or when a user has forgotten their password. By completing this challenge, you have demonstrated your ability to take control of a system during the boot process and access it in a restricted mode for administrative tasks.