Linux provides a number of commands to manage network interfaces. In this post, we will discuss 4 different commands: ifconfig, ip addr, ip link show, dmesg. The ifconfig command displays information about all active network interfaces on your system. However, this command has been deprecated in favor of ip command. The ip command is a …
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In Linux, every file and folder has a path that points to it. This path is necessary for applications and scripts to find and access files. If you need to find the path to a file or folder, there are several ways that you can do so. In this blog post, we will discuss 3 …
When dealing with a large number of files in a Linux system, organizing them based on their sizes can be immensely helpful. In this post, we will explore three different ways to sort files by size in Linux, each providing its own advantages and flexibility. Whether you prefer a simple command-line approach or desire a …
The “SSH Connection refused” error is a common error encountered when attempting to connect to a remote server via SSH. If the remote server is not accepting connections on this port, the connection will be refused and the user will receive the “SSH Connection refused” error message. This could be due to a variety of …
FILE AND DIRECTORY COMMANDS S.No Description Commands 1 List all files in a long listing (detailed) format ls -al 2 Display the present working directory pwd 3 Create a directory mkdir 4 Remove (delete) file rm file 5 Remove the directory and its contents recursively rm -r directory 6 Force removal of file without prompting …
In Linux, every file and folder belongs to a user and a group. In this blog post, we will discuss three different ways to find the owner of a file or folder in Linux. Let’s get started! The following Linux commands can be used to find file owner. ls -l howtouselinux # file owner is …
In Linux, deleting a file is a pretty simple process. However, there are a few things you need to know in order to delete files safely and securely. In this blog post, we will discuss 2 ways to delete files in Linux – using rm command and unlink command. We will cover everything from using …
If you’ve ever worked with ssh, you know that it can be a bit of a pain to configure. There are so many options and parameters! One way to make working with ssh a bit easier is by using an ssh config file. In this blog post, we will discuss what ssh config files are, …
Security has reached a tipping point for the IT industry. If you’re looking for an alternative to passwords, key-based authentication in SSH might be the right solution for you. This type of authentication uses a public and private key pair to verify your identity, and it’s much more secure than a password. In this blog …
What is SSH key? How do I use the SSH key in Linux? These are some of the most common questions that people have when it comes to ssh keys. In this blog post, we will answer these questions and provide examples of how ssh keys work. We will also discuss the benefits of using …