How to disable root access or root login on a RHEL system ?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Is having a root password defined necessary?
  • Can root password and login be disabled completely ?
  • Is it possible to lock root user ?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and above

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