iptables: Firewall configuration tool for Linux
August 9th, 2024 12:27 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: iptables Used to configure the IP packet filter rules of the Linux kernel firewall. It allows you to set up rules for handling network traffic, including blocking or allowing specific traffic based on various criteria such as IP addresses, ports, and protocols. (if you don’t know what your doing, […] Read more »
nestat: Network statistics, routing tables, and interface statistics
August 9th, 2024 12:26 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: netstat Used to display network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships. It helps monitor network activity and diagnose network issues. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Description: This command provides a comprehensive view of the system’s network activity, interfaces, […] Read more »
ifconfig: Display network interfaces configurations
August 9th, 2024 12:23 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: ifconfig Used to display or configure network interface parameters. It provides details about network interfaces, including IP addresses, MAC addresses, and network statistics. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Usage Examples: Note: ifconfig is deprecated on some Linux distributions in favor of ip command. Use ip addr for similar […] Read more »
ping: Send ICMP packets to network hosts to verify reachability
August 9th, 2024 12:22 PM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: ping Used to check the connectivity to a network host by sending ICMP Echo Request packets and measuring the response time. This command helps determine if a host is reachable over the network. Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Usage Examples: Description: Read more »
nano, vi, vim: Text editors for creating and editing files
August 9th, 2024 11:30 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Commands: nano, vi, vim These are text editors used for creating and editing files in the command line. Each editor has its own features and usage: Nano Command: nano A simple, user-friendly text editor. It provides on-screen help and straightforward keyboard shortcuts. Sample Command and Output: Description: Common Commands: Vi […] Read more »
curl: Transfer data or interact with servers using various protocols
August 9th, 2024 11:28 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: curl Used to transfer data or interact with servers using various protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. curl is highly versatile for sending and receiving data from a server. Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: […] Read more »
wget: Download files from the web
August 9th, 2024 11:27 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: wget Used to download files from the web. wget supports HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols, and can handle file retrieval in various ways. Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Arguments: Sample Command and Output: […] Read more »
tail: Display the last few lines of a file
August 9th, 2024 11:25 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: tail Used to display the last few lines of a file. By default, it shows the last 10 lines. Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Arguments: Sample Command and Output: Description: Read more »
head: Display the first few lines of a file
August 9th, 2024 9:31 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: head Used to display the first few lines of a file. By default, it shows the first 10 lines. Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Arguments: Sample Command and Output: Description: Read more »
more: Display the contents of a file one screen at a time
August 9th, 2024 9:29 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command
Command: more Used to view the contents of a file one screen at a time. Useful for reading long files or outputs that do not fit on a single screen. Sample Command and Output: Description: Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Navigation Commands: Sample Command and Output: Description: Read more »