30 Important Linux Commands Flashcards
What tool may need to be installed in order to use ifconfig?
apt install-tools
How do you update repositories in Debian Linux terminal?
apt update
What is the Command to connect to a Linux Machine from command line interface (CLI)?
ssh
What command lets you see how much memory you have available on your Linux system?
free
What does su mean in Linux?
substitute user
What command allows you to add a user?
useradd
What Linux command will list a file directory?
ls
What command allows you to operate as another user?
su
What is the mv command used for?
move a file
What command do you use to find a file?
find
What command allows you to Change Directory in Linux CLI?
cd
How do you check your IP address from a Linux terminal?
ifconfig
How do you check the total Disk Space on your Linux computer from Terminal?
df
What command opens a Manual about another command?
man
What command Verifies IP-level connectivity to another TCP/IP Computer by sending an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request?
ping
What does the “touch” command do in CLI?
creates a file
What does using the sudo command in a linux terminal?
allows command as Superuser
What command lets you trace the route of devices between you and another computer or website?
traceroute
How do you Clear a terminal of text?
clear
What command and switch allows you to see details about your computer including Whether you are running a 32bit or 64 bit operating system?
uname -a
What command lets to stop a process that is running?
kill
What does the mkdir command stand for?
make directory
How do you delete or remove a file in Terminal?
rm
what command is used to copy a file in a Linux Terminal?
cp
