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August 9th, 2024 2:22 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

fsck: File System Consistency Check and Repair Description: Checks and repairs inconsistencies in file systems. Running fsck is essential for maintaining file system integrity, especially after improper shutdowns or if there are disk errors. Replace /dev/sdX with the specific device or partition you want to check. Output: Using fsck with […] Read more »

August 9th, 2024 2:03 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Here’s a table categorizing common and important files and directories by their group: System and Configuration Files File/Directory Description /etc/passwd Contains user account information, such as usernames and user IDs. /etc/shadow Stores hashed user passwords and password expiration information. /etc/group Contains group account information, including group names and group IDs. […] Read more »

August 9th, 2024 2:00 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: watch The watch command is used to execute a command repeatedly at specified intervals and display the output. This is useful for monitoring changes in command output or system status in real-time. Commands and Outputs: Output: Output: Output: Changes will be highlighted to show differences from the previous output. […] Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:59 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: alias The alias command allows you to create shortcuts for longer or frequently used commands. This can help streamline your workflow by reducing the amount of typing required. Commands and Outputs: Output: Output: Output: Example Usage: Note: Aliases are typically defined in shell configuration files like .bashrc or .zshrc […] Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:50 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: crontab The cron daemon is used to schedule commands or scripts to execute automatically at specified intervals. Jobs are defined in a crontab file, which outlines the timing and commands to run. Commands and Outputs: Text Editor Output: Output: Output: Text Editor Output: Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:46 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: iostat The iostat command provides detailed information about system input/output (I/O) statistics, including disk usage and CPU load. It’s useful for monitoring system performance and identifying potential bottlenecks related to I/O operations. Sample Commands and Outputs: Sample Output: Description: Options: Example with Options: Sample Output: Description: Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:45 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: vmstat The vmstat command provides system information related to virtual memory, processes, paging, block IO, traps, and CPU activity. It’s useful for monitoring system performance and diagnosing issues related to memory and process management. Sample Commands and Outputs: Sample Output: Description: Options: Example with Options: Sample Output: Description: Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:44 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: htop The htop command provides an interactive, ncurses-based graphical representation of system processes, similar to a task manager. It offers an enhanced view compared to top, with a more user-friendly interface and additional features for managing processes. Sample Commands and Outputs: Sample Output: Description: Installation:To install htop if it’s […] Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:38 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: top The top command displays a real-time view of system processes and their resource usage. By default, it shows the command line of each process in a truncated form, but you can configure it to display the full command line. When you run the top command without any arguments, […] Read more »

August 9th, 2024 1:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: zcat The zcat command is used to view the contents of a compressed file without actually extracting it. It works with files compressed using gzip and displays the file’s content to standard output (stdout). Sample Commands and Outputs: Description: Description: Description: Note: zcat only works with files compressed using […] Read more »