Occasionally, while dealing with files in a Linux terminal, you may want to clear the content of a file without necessarily opening it using any Linux command line editors. How can this be achieved? In…
ifconfig in short “interface configuration” utility for system/network administration in Unix/Linux operating systems to configure, manage, and query network interface parameters via command-line interface or in a system configuration scripts. The “ifconfig” command is used…
DNS (Domain Name System) is a fundamental facilitator of several networking technologies such as mail servers, Internet browsing, and streaming services e.g. Netflix and Spotify, among others. It works on a special computer called a…
For years, certifications in the Information Technology world have helped job candidates demonstrate their skills to potential employers. In the Linux world, this is as true as in any other area, with businesses primarily looking…
In an earlier article, we reviewed 9 best file comparison and difference (Diff) tools for Linux and in this article, we will describe how to find the difference between two directories in Linux. Normally, to…
Netstat – derived from the words network and statistics – is a command-line utility used by system administrators for analyzing network statistics. It displays a whole manner of statistics such as open ports and corresponding…
Apache web server is one of the most popular and widely used open-source web servers thanks to its stability and reliability. The web server commands a huge market, especially in web hosting platforms. Be that…
dutree is a free, open-source, fast command-line tool for analyzing disk usage, written in the Rust programming language, which is developed from the combination of durep (disk usage reporter) and tree (list directory content in…
Good documentation is absolutely necessary for any software, and this principle extends to Linux commands as well. Numerous Linux distributions and open-source communities offer comprehensive documentation that is readily accessible on the Internet. This documentation…
Careers in the technology space and broad and diverse and require different sets of skills. Programming and Systems Administration are two occupations that stand out and you are likely to find professionals in these fields…
In the realm of Linux terminal operations, a range of Linux commands are at our disposal for the purpose of effectively deleting or removing files. When it comes to the task of file elimination, we…
Parted is a renowned command-line utility designed to facilitate the management of hard disk partitions in a user-friendly manner. With Parted, you can effortlessly perform tasks such as adding, deleting, shrinking, and extending disk partitions,…
One of the most commonly used and reliable ways of getting help under Unix-like systems is via man pages, which are the standard documentation for every Unix-like system and they correspond to online manuals for…
Although Linux operating systems are fairly stable and secure, they may not completely be immune to threats. All computer systems can suffer from malware and viruses, including those running Linux-based operating systems. However, the number…
When working with package management systems like apt or apt-get on Debian-based Linux distributions, you may encounter various errors. One common error is the “E: You must put some ‘deb-src’ URIs in your sources.list” message,…