Essential Linux Server Commands for Beginners

Linux server commands are used to perform various tasks and operations on a Linux server.

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pwd (Print Working Directory)

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cd (Change Directory)

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rm (Remove)

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mv (Move)

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Essential Linux Server Commands for Beginners

Linux server commands are used to perform various tasks and operations on a Linux server.

pwd (Print Working Directory)

ls (List)

cd (Change Directory)

mkdir (Make Directory)

rm (Remove)

cp (Copy)

mv (Move)

man (Manual)

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