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The sudo command is one of the most powerful and commonly used tools
on Unix-like systems. It allows a permitted user to execute commands as
another user---typically the root user. But not all sudo usage is
equal: flags change its behavior, and logs record what users do for
auditing and security purposes.

This post explains:

  • Common and important sudo flags\
  • How standard sudo logs work\
  • What sudo I/O logs (iologs) are and what they capture\
  • Practical considerations for automation and security

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