A directory that contains almost all system configuration files.
Key configuration files include:
- /etc/passwd - User password file
- /etc/group - Group configuration file
- /etc/sysconfig - System control panel configuration files
- Configuration files for services like:
- yum package manager
- xinetd super-server
- vsftpd FTP server
The /etc directory contains critical system information including passwords, network addresses and names, and system startup configurations.
