Commands
A collection of 125 posts
Whereis Command Examples
· Abhishek Prakash
pwd command in Linux
Start your Linux command journey with the simplest of them all; pwd.
· Satoshi Nakamoto
Using sar Command to Get System Resource Stats
Sar is CLI utility that tracks and records system resource utilization. Extremely helpful if you want to have a historical view of the resource usage.
· Helder
killall Command Examples
The killall command helps you kill all the running instances of a process.
· Satoshi Nakamoto
umount Command in Linux
Learn some practical examples of using umount command to unmount the mounted disk partitions in Linux command line.
· Satoshi Nakamoto
pkill command in Linux
Learn various ways of using the pkill command to terminate a process by its name.
· Satoshi Nakamoto
ip Command Examples
One of the most used networking commands that you must know.
· Sagar Sharma
Using Install Command in Linux
The install command lets you copy file with advanced parameters. See some examples in this article.
· Sagar Sharma
Using the Help Command in Linux
This article will 'help' you use the help command more effectively so that you can easily see what options a command has and how it works.
· Sagar Sharma
flock Command Examples
A less common but helpful in certain scenarios, flock command is used for locking certain files in Linux.
· Sagar Sharma
Use eval Command in Linux
The eval command let's you execute arguments as a shell command. You can combine arguments into a single string, use the result as input to the shell and execute the resulting commands.
· Sagar Sharma
Use hash Command in Linux
The hash command in Linux allows you to quickly get the list of commands you executed in the current session.
· Sagar Sharma
Use logname Command in Linux
One of the simplest commands, logname gives you the name of the currently logged in user in Linux.
· Sagar Sharma
Using systemctl Command
The systemctl command is a must know for Linux systems with systemd init system. Here are some practical examples.
· Sagar Sharma
finger Command in Linux
Get logged in user information with the classic finger command in Linux.
· Sagar Sharma
bc Command in Linux
The bc command is used for precision calculation. You are more likely to use it for floating point operations in bash scripts.
· Sagar Sharma
lshw Command in Linux: Get Hardware Details
The lshw command lists the hardware details of your Linux system. You can categorize it to get details on different kinds of hardware.
· Sagar Sharma
Shell Built-in Commands
In Linux, there are shell built-in commands which you are already using but never paid attention to. Learn more about them in this tutorial.
· Sagar Sharma
Trap: A Shell built-in Command
Trap is a shell built-in command that is used to catch any supported signal and react upon it.
· Pratham Patel
chattr Command Examples
With chattr command, you can make a file 'undeletable' even by root. Here are some common usage of the chattr command in Linux.
· Sagar Sharma
How to Replace Environment Variables Using the envsubst Command
Learn how to replace environment variables using the envsubst command. This guide will show you how with examples and tips.
· Sagar Sharma
Using XXD Command in Linux
Discover how to use the XXD command in Linux with practical examples. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the features and functionality of XXD.
· Sagar Sharma
How to Use the gzip Command in Linux
gzip is one of the most useful but often overlooked utilities. Learn to use this handy tool.
· Sagar Sharma
Compress Files Faster Using Pigz on Linux
Pigz is a faster compression tool. Learn how to use it for generating .gz compressed file faster in Linux.
· Sagar Sharma
Use the Chage Command in Linux
Learn to use the chage command and manage user account passwords in a more controlled manner.
· Sagar Sharma
nmap Command Examples in Linux
The nmap command can be used for finding devices on your network, open ports and more. Here are some common uses of nmap.
· Sagar Sharma
pgrep Command Examples
Want to look for a process and its details? The pgrep command helps you with that. Here's how to use it.
· Sagar Sharma
netstat Command Examples
Netstat is one of the most common networking commands in Linux. Learn some useful examples of netstat in this tutorial.
· Sagar Sharma
Using gunzip Command in Linux
Learn to use the gunzip command in Linux with these practical examples.
· Sagar Sharma
tree Command Examples in Linux
The tree command is excellent for viewing the structure of a directory and its subdirectories in Linux. Learn how to use it with practical examples.
· Sagar Sharma