Useful Linux admin commands

12:23 am in Ubuntu by Jitto

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For a long time, Linux is known as operating system for servers and techie people. The scenario has changes a lot. Now Linux has a nice GUI, lots of quality applications that make it a viable alternative to Windows or Mac OSX.

But Linux’s desktop market share is still a tiny percentage comparing to Windows. But it really shines in Server space.

Unlike windows server version, Linux servers does not carry a GUI by default. You can install GUI for Linux server, but it not encouraged as it will be a wastage of resources. Moreover, after the server is up and running, there is no need of a GUI.

Linux amins usually depend mainly on command line interface which is more robust and useful. The only problem is the initial learning curve.

Jinoy P.George has written a list of useful Linux admin commands and it’s usage at jpgtutorials.com.

Following commands are described in detail.

cat /etc/issue, ifconfig, ps, kill, free, df, top, tar, scp, chown

Read the full article at: http://www.jpgtutorials.com/some-linux-admin-commands-everyone-must-know