How to edit folders in the /etc path with sudo rules

This document provides information on how to edit folders in the /etc path with sudo rules.

Since the /etc path requires root permissions to be accessed, it is necessary to use the Sudo Rules feature to address this requirement.

1. In the Segura® Platform, in the navigation bar, hover over the Products menu and select EPM.
2. In the side menu, select Policies > Linux > Sudo Rules.
3. In the Rules for sudo report, click Add and select General.
4. In the Registration rules for sudo screen, enter the following information:
   1. In the Identification name * field, enter a name to identify the rule.
   2. In the Enabled * field, select Yes to enable the rule.
   3. In the Commands for rule application (must be used the full path) * field, enter the following command: /usr/bin/nano /etc/folder_path.
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      You can use other text editor commands according to your Linux distribution.

5. In the It should be NOPASSWD? * field, select to ask or not the user to enter their password.
   5. In the Should it be FOLLOW? * field, select to be able to edit symbolic links.
   6. In the Should it be SETENV? * field, select to be able to set system parameters.
   7. Optional: In the Description field, enter a brief description of this rule.
6. Click Save.