Linux

A collection of 25 posts

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How to List All Groups in Linux

Linux provides its users with a robust and flexible environment. As they explore this vast landscape, understanding user groups becomes essential. Groups play a critical role in managing permissions, facilitating collaboration, and maintaining a secure and organized system.  In this blog, we will explore the available methods and commands to

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LFCS vs RHCSA: Which is Best For You? | Linux vs RedHat

LFCS is Great for a broad understanding of Linux. It's perfect for beginners. RHCSA is Ideal if you want to specialize in Red Hat Linux, especially for working in big companies.

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10 Best Linux Applications for 2023

From web browsers to programming tools and multimedia applications, the Linux software ecosystem has much to offer for users of all levels of expertise.

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4 Commands to Check File Size in Linux

Whether you need to manage disk space, transfer files over the network, or optimize system performance, knowing the file sizes in a Linux system plays a critical role. In this blog post, we’ll explore four different methods you can use to determine a file's size in Linux.

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How to Make a Bash Script File Executable in Linux

A Bash script is essentially a text file containing a series of commands. To make a Bash script file executable means giving it permission to be run as a program. In this blog post, we'll start by taking a deep dive into the concept of file permissions in

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How to Search Packages With Apt Search Command

When you want to install a package on Debian-based Linux distributions using apt, you need to know the exact name of the package. But what if you don’t remember the name? Maybe you remember a portion of a multi-word package name or a few distinct characters. How do you

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How to Count the Number of Files in a Directory in Linux

Working with Linux often involves dealing with files. One common but deceptively complex task is counting the number of files in a directory. In this blog post, we will explore three different methods for counting the number of files in a directory, each with its own benefits and nuances. Let’

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How to Find Out When a File Was Created in Linux

Keeping track of files in Linux is an important part of system administration. Whether you're investigating a security issue or debugging a program, the details of when a file was created can provide essential insights. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to create a file in

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How to Run Shell Script (.sh) Files in Linux

Shell scripts play an important role in the world of Linux. They help automate repetitive tasks and streamline complex procedures. This doesn’t just save users’ time—it significantly reduces the chance of human errors, resulting in more reliable outcomes and improved system stability. In this blog post, we’ll

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10 Good Reasons Why You Should Use Linux

Linux is the most versatile operating system (OS) on the market today, being just as useful for artists as it is for web developers. But why use Linux, and what makes it so special? We answer all of these questions in the article below. What Is Linux? Linux is an

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Top 7 Reasons to Learn Linux

Back in the 2000s, Linux was already very popular on servers. Nowadays, it's very popular on servers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smartwatches, and smartphones, and let's not forget it powers almost all cloud services. According to recent statistics, there are about 32.8 million Linux

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How to Learn Linux in 2023 (with Resources)

Linux is an open-source operating system that’s highly versatile and customizable. It's often used in server environments due to its reliability and security features. It is particularly popular among developers and IT professionals, who appreciate its flexibility, stability, and versatility. This article will cover why you should

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CKAD, CKA, and CKS - New PSI Exam Environment

Introduction The Linux Foundation introduced significant updates in June 2022 with regard to the platform where we take the certification exams for Kubernetes including CKA, CKS, and CKAD. In Kubernetes certification exams, preparation is key and can be the deciding factor between a pass or a fail. In this article,

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LFCS Contest Winners - Part 3

Congratulations to the next winners of the LFCS Contest. 🏆 Shivam Mishra 🏆 Peter Dada 🏆 Aliaksandr Trapeznikau 🏆 Bruno Domingues 🏆 Sergei Arhipov KodeKloud recently launched an LFCS course and it’s been great seeing how excited our students are about our new course. This course was specially designed to prepare you for the

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Top 7 Skills Required for DevOps Engineers in 2024 (with Roadmap)

From setting up entire environment infrastructures in the cloud or on-premise to automating processes, the responsibilities of a DevOps engineer are quite vast. This article outlines the seven essential skills you need to become a great DevOps engineer in 2024. This should help you understand the key role of DevOps

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See if you’ve won the LFCS Contest - Part 2

This month KodeKloud has announced all of our top performers who proactively participated in the LFCS contest and came out to be the winners. A shout out to these students who completed our course and excelled in the mock exams. Here are some of the winners of last month. If

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LFCS Contest Winners - Part 1

We have our first winner but the contest is Not Over Yet. KodeKloud recently launched an LFCS course and it’s been great seeing how excited our students are about our new course. This course was specially designed to prepare you for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Exam and

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How to Boot or Change System Mode in Linux?

Linux is an open-source operating system that’s highly versatile and customizable. It is often used in server environments due to its reliability and security features. It is particularly popular among developers and IT professionals, who appreciate its flexibility, stability, and versatility. In this blog, we will see how to

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How to Force Reboot Linux from the Command Line

When a computer or server needs to be turned off, the term used to describe that process is "shutdown". When a computer or server needs to be turned off and back on, the term used to describe that process is "reboot". This blog will show how

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How to Create a Soft Link in Linux

In Linux, a link is a reference to a file or directory that exists in the file system. There are two types of links: hard links and soft/symbolic links. A hard link is a direct reference to a file's inode, while a soft link is a file

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Linux - Create and Manage Hard Links

The Linux file system is a hierarchical structure that organizes files and directories on a computer. It starts with the root directory, which is the top-level directory in the file system. From there, directories and subdirectories can be created to organize files into groups. Each file and directory on the

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Linux - Create, Delete, Copy, and Move Files and Directories

The Linux file system is a popular choice for high-performance computing environments due to its efficiency. Its design provides fast and reliable data access while ensuring data integrity. In this blog, we will see how to create, delete, copy, and move files and directories in Linux. Filesystem Tree Linux organizes

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Linux - Read and Use System Documentation

Documentation is a set of written materials that provide information about a system. It helps users and developers to read and use the system documentation. Linux's documentation is clear, concise, and easy to understand, and includes information on all of the system's commands. In this blog,

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Linux - Local & Remote Graphical and Text Mode Console

Linux's open-source nature and flexibility have made it increasingly popular over the years. It is a stable and secure environment for developers, with a wide range of tools and applications to meet various needs. As cloud computing continues to rise and the demand for data privacy and security