system administration
How to Use wget Command in Linux: The Download Tool Every Admin Needs
Master the wget command in Linux with practical examples. Learn to download files, resume transfers, mirror websites, and automate downloads like a pro.
How to Use du Command in Linux: Find What’s Eating Your Disk Space
Master the du command in Linux to analyze disk usage, find large directories, and free up space. Includes practical examples and troubleshooting tips.
How to Use ip Command in Linux: The Modern Network Tool Every Admin Needs
Master the Linux ip command with practical examples. Learn how this modern tool replaced ifconfig for network configuration, routing, and interface management.
How to Use which Command in Linux: Find Executables the Right Way
Learn the Linux which command to find executable locations in PATH. Discover when to use which vs type vs whereis, troubleshoot conflicts with -a, and master command resolution.
How to Use chown Command in Linux: Change File Ownership the Right Way
Learn how to use the chown command in Linux to change file ownership. Includes real-world examples, security tips, and troubleshooting for system administrators.
How to Use umask Command in Linux: Control Default File Permissions
Learn how to use the umask command in Linux to set secure default file permissions. Includes real-world examples, octal notation explained, and security best practices for 2025.
How to Use the head Command in Linux: The Quick File Preview Tool Every Admin Needs
Learn how to use the head command in Linux to quickly preview files, analyze logs, and build powerful pipelines. Practical examples for sysadmins in 2025.
How to Use tail Command in Linux: The Log Monitoring Tool Every Admin Needs
Learn how to use the Linux tail command to monitor logs in real-time, view file ends, and troubleshoot systems. Essential examples for sysadmins.
How to Use xargs Command in Linux: The Pipeline Tool Every Admin Needs
Master the Linux xargs command with practical examples. Learn to build efficient pipelines, process files in parallel, and automate batch operations like a pro.
How to Use the Watch Command in Linux: Monitor Commands in Real Time
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.
How to Use top Command in Linux: The Real-Time Monitor Every Sysadmin Needs
Master the top command in Linux with real-world examples for monitoring CPU, memory, and processes. Complete guide with practical troubleshooting techniques for 2025.
How to Check Hostname in Linux: The Command Every Admin Uses Daily
Learn how to check hostname in Linux using hostname, hostnamectl, and configuration files. Master FQDN lookups and hostname management for better server administration.
How to Mount a Disk in Linux: The Complete Guide Every Admin Needs
I’ll never forget the first time I had to mount an external drive in production at 2 AM. The backup ...
How to Check Network Speed in Linux: The Essential Guide Every Admin Needs
Learn how to check network speed in Linux using ethtool, speedtest-cli, and iperf3. Master bandwidth monitoring with real-world examples for 2025.
How to Use Journalctl in Linux: The Log Command That Saved My Career
Learn how to use journalctl in Linux to troubleshoot problems and monitor services. Master filtering by time, service, and priority with real-world examples.
How to Use Rsync in Linux: The File Transfer Tool Every Sysadmin Relies On
Learn how to use rsync in Linux with this complete guide. Master file synchronization, remote transfers, backups, and avoid common mistakes that cost hours.
ls Command in Linux: The Complete Guide with Examples
Master the ls command in Linux with this complete guide. Learn essential options, advanced techniques, common mistakes, and real-world examples from 15 years of system administration.
How to Use Ping Command in Linux: Complete Guide with Examples
Master the Linux ping command for network troubleshooting. Learn ICMP basics, essential options, practical examples, and advanced techniques from a sysadmin with 10+ years experience.
How to Schedule Cron Jobs in Linux: Automate Like a Pro
Learn how to schedule cron jobs in Linux with this complete guide. Includes syntax examples, common mistakes to avoid, troubleshooting tips, and real-world automation patterns.
How to Kill a Process in Linux: Complete Guide with Examples
Learn how to kill a process in Linux with kill, killall, and pkill commands. Complete guide covering SIGTERM vs SIGKILL signals, zombie processes, and best practices for process management.
