Tag: linux command
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How to Manage Linux Logs
By Des Nnochiri Log files in Linux often contain information that can assist in tracking down the cause of issues hampering system or network performance. If you have multiple servers or levels of IT architecture, the number of logs you generate can soon become overwhelming. In this article, we’ll be looking at some ways […]
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Identifying Duplicate Files in Linux
By Des Nnochiri Keeping redundant copies of essential files and programs can assist in recovery when system glitches or other incidents occur. However, duplicate files also hold the potential to confuse matters and introduce errors. It’s possible to have too much of a good thing, so keeping track of these duplicates is always a […]
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Toughening Security for Linux Servers
By Des Nnochiri As with any other operating system, security is a prime concern with Linux network hardware. In this article, we’ll be giving some recommendations on how to toughen the security posture of your Linux servers. Screenshots and example syntax relate to systems running Kali Linux, CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, and Debian-based Linux distributions. […]
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Essential Shell Commands for Linux
By Des Nnochiri Even if the Linux distribution that you’re using has a GUI (Graphical User Interface), it’s likely that the bulk of your work will involve shell commands, entered via a command line terminal. Basic shell programming, application development, and the more complex aspects of network monitoring and administration will all proceed from […]