Linux Jobs and Processes
In this video tutorial and cheat sheet, you’ll learn how to: See exactly what processes are running on a Linux system Stop the execution of commands and processes Background a process or a command And much more…
Command Line
Managing Linux Users and Groups
In this video tutorial and cheat sheet, you’ll learn: Video Transcript: Each account consists of a username and a unique number called the UID, which is short for user ID. Also, each account has a default group to which it belongs, some comments associated with that account, a shell to start when the user logs … Read more
Linux Disk Management
In this video tutorial you’ll learn: The two types of partitions. Different tools you can use for managing partitions. How to manage mount points. And more…
Linux System Logs and the Syslog Standard
The above video explains the syslog standard, why it exists, and how it works. Below you’ll find a cheat that explains how to configure syslog, where log files are stored, how to write to the syslog and more.
The Professional Approach to Upgrading Linux Servers
With the latest release of Ubuntu, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about server upgrades. Specifically, I’m going to share with you the process that I’m using to perform upgrades. I don’t shy away from work, but I hate doing work that really isn’t needed. That’s why my first question when … Read more
Which Distro Should I Choose?
Linux Distributions for Professionals If you currently work in IT or aspire to work in IT, then use RedHat, CentOS, or Ubuntu. Linux Distributions for Hobbyists If you are using Linux as a hobby or for personal projects, then almost any Linux distro will work. Stick to the most popular distros as you will be … Read more