Comprehensive Report: Linux Operating System, Services, and Threats

This report provides a detailed analysis of the Linux operating system, covering its architecture, configuration, and various services. It begins with an introduction to Linux, its history, and its role as a server operating system. The report then delves into the architecture, including the hardware layer, kernel, shell, and utilities, along with different installation modes. Configuration aspects, such as powering up the server, configuring the network interface, and internal disk drives, are explained. The report further explores current service protocols, specifically TCP/IP and its protocol family, and presents an architectural diagram of the Linux system. A significant portion of the report focuses on security risks and threats, including examples like Rex, Miria, Umbreon, and LuaBot, and proposes defense mechanisms. The report concludes with a summary of the Linux OS, emphasizing its importance and functionality. References from various sources support the report's findings.