Linux PAM Security Administration - PAM File Configuration Format

The video tutorial explains the structure and purpose of PAM configuration files located in the etcpam.d directory. It describes the three main columns: management group, control flags, and module SO files, and their roles in authentication processes. The tutorial also provides a practical demonstration on a Linux machine, showing how different authentication mechanisms can be configured for various applications.

Describe the significance of the module SO files in the PAM configuration.

How does PAM consult the configuration files when an application logs in?