Linux Server Commands

Essentials for System Administrators

What are Linux server commands?

Linux server commands are instructions that you can use to interact with a Linux-based server through a command-line interface.

Let's explore crucial Linux server commands that every sysadmin should know:

Command 1 – ‘ls’

Description: Lists files and directories in the current directory.

Usage: – ls - List files and directories. – ls -l - Long format listing with    detailed information. – ls -a - Show hidden files.

Command 2 - ‘cd’

Description: Change directory.

Usage: – cd <directory> - Change to a specific    directory. – cd .. - Move one level up in the directory    tree. – cd ~ - Go to the home directory.

Command 3 - ‘mkdir’ and ‘rmdir’

Description: – mkdir: Create a new directory. – rmdir: Remove an empty directory.

Usage: – mkdir <directory> - Create a new directory. – rmdir <directory> - Remove an empty     directory.

Command 4 - ‘cp’ and ‘mv’

Description: – cp: Copy files or directories. – mv: Move or rename files or    directories.

Usage: – cp <source> <destination> - Copy files or    directories. – mv <source> <destination> - Move or    rename files or directories.

Command 5 – ‘rm’

Description: Remove files or directories.

Usage: – rm <file> - Remove a file. – rm -r <directory> - Remove a directory (use with caution).

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