Linux commands

Linux stat Command The stat command in Linux is used to display detailed information about files and file systems. It provides access, modify, change, and birth timestamps along with metadata like file size, permissions, and ownership. This makes it useful for both system administrators and forensic analysts. Basic Syntax The general syntax of the command […]

Linux chmod Command In this tutorial, we will learn about the chmod Linux command with Examples. chmod is a short form of ‘change mode’ . The <em>chmod</em> command in Linux is used to change the modes and permissions of files and directories. Permissions determine who can read, write, or execute a file. Linux follows a […]

Linux rsync command The rsync command is a powerful tool for synchronizing files and directories between locations. It’s widely used for backups, mirroring, and copying large data sets because it transfers only the differences between source and destination. rsync Features Some of the key features are as follows: Incremental Transfer: Only transfers the differences between […]

Linux watch command The Linux watch command is a small but powerful utility that runs a command repeatedly and shows you its output full-screen, refreshing at a regular interval. It’s great for monitoring changing system state (logs, disk usage, processes) without typing the same command over and over. When you run watch <command>, the terminal clears […]

Linux free command The free command is used to display the amount of free and used memory in the system, including RAM and swap space. It gives a quick overview of how memory is being allocated and utilized. Basic Syntax The general syntax of the free command is as follows: $ free <options> Example   […]

Linux cd Command The cd command in Linux stands for Change Directory. It is used to move between directories in the filesystem. This command helps users navigate through different folders while working in the terminal. Syntax The general syntax of the command is as follows: $ cd [directory] – directory: The path of the directory […]