find is a Linux/Unix command used to search for files and directories in a specified location based on certain criteria such as name, size, modified time, and ownership, among others. The exec option in find is used to execute a…
The userdel command is a Linux utility that can be used to delete user accounts and their associated files. Open the terminal and type userdel username. It performs this function by removing the user’s entry from the /etc/passwd file, and…
The Linux operating system offers a plethora of powerful commands, each designed to perform specific tasks efficiently. One such command is ‘useradd,’ which plays a crucial role in managing user accounts on a Linux system. Whether you are a system…
Managing user accounts and groups is an essential responsibility for Linux administrators. In this tutorial, we will explore a range of Linux commands that enable us to perform fundamental user management tasks. We’ll cover creating new users, creating groups, deleting…
Pstree displays the process parent-child relationship in a hierarchical format on Linux. We can use this command to find the parent or child process easily. The output of this command is quite similar to the output of the ps axjf command…
Bash is a commonly-used shell in many Linux distributions. Bash is a command interpreter. It is a command-line–only interface containing a handful of built-in commands; it has the ability to launch other programs and to control programs that have been…
Ubuntu is a very popular Linux distribution. Many Linux beginners want to learn it but don’t know how to start. Today we will look at how to install Ubuntu system in 2 minutes. After we install it, we can use…
Networking is a foundational skill for any Linux administrator, developer, or aspiring IT professional. For those working with Ubuntu, a deep understanding of its command-line networking tools is not just beneficial but often a prerequisite. This expanded article will delve…
This is a detailed example to learn the difference between hard links and soft links in Linux. Create two files: $ touch foo; touch bar Enter some Data into them: $ echo “Cat” > foo $ echo “Dog” > bar…
Hard links and symbolic links are very confusing for Linux beginners. Today we will look at the differences between these two links. Hard Links In Linux By default, every file has a single hard link that gives the file its…
