Master the zip and unzip commands in Linux with practical examples. Learn compression, encryption, cross-platform sharing, and troubleshooting tips.
Learn the crucial difference between apt update and apt upgrade commands. Discover why running them in the right order matters for Linux system security.
Learn how to use the watch command in Linux to monitor commands in real time. Real-world examples, essential options, and practical tips from 10+ years of sysadmin work.
Master the nohup command in Linux. Learn syntax, real-world examples, output redirection, and how nohup compares to screen, tmux, and disown for background processes.
Master the top command in Linux with real-world examples for monitoring CPU, memory, and processes. Complete guide with practical troubleshooting techniques for 2025.
Master the curl command in Linux with real-world examples for API testing, file downloads, and troubleshooting. Complete guide with practical use cases for 2025.
Master the awk command in Linux with practical examples for log analysis, CSV processing, and data extraction. Learn field separators, pattern matching, and real-world use cases.
Master the sed command in Linux with practical examples. Learn text processing, find-and-replace operations, and real-world use cases that every sysadmin needs.
Learn how to check load average in Linux with uptime, top, and htop. Understand what the numbers mean, when to worry, and how to troubleshoot high load issues.
Master the lsof command in Linux with real-world examples. Learn to troubleshoot network connections, find deleted files eating disk space, and solve production issues fast.
Learn how to check hostname in Linux using hostname, hostnamectl, and configuration files. Master FQDN lookups and hostname management for better server administration.
I'll never forget the first time I had to mount an external drive in production at 2 AM. The backup server was running out of space, and I needed to add a new disk fast. I fumbled through the mount command, second-guessing every flag, triple-checking the UUID before adding it to fstab. One wrong character…
Learn how to check listening ports in Linux using ss, netstat, and lsof. Master port monitoring for security and troubleshooting in 2025.
Learn how to check network speed in Linux using ethtool, speedtest-cli, and iperf3. Master bandwidth monitoring with real-world examples for 2025.
I still remember the first time a user complained that "the internet was slow." Fresh out of college, armed with my shiny new CS degree, I confidently ran ping and saw... perfectly fine response times. The problem? I was only checking if the destination was reachable, not where along the path things were breaking down.…
Learn how to check Linux version and distribution using hostnamectl, /etc/os-release, and uname commands. Complete guide with practical examples for 2025.
Learn how to use journalctl in Linux to troubleshoot problems and monitor services. Master filtering by time, service, and priority with real-world examples.
Learn how to use rsync in Linux with this complete guide. Master file synchronization, remote transfers, backups, and avoid common mistakes that cost hours.
Learn how to configure UFW firewall on Linux with this complete guide. Secure your Ubuntu or Debian server with simple commands, avoid common mistakes, and implement best practices.
Learn how to generate SSH key in Linux with this complete guide. Set up Ed25519 keys, understand key-based authentication, and secure your servers against brute force attacks.