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Linux Commands Guide

This document is a beginner's guide to essential Linux commands, providing a list of 14 commands with their functions and usage examples. Commands include checking memory usage, disk space, running processes, and system uptime, as well as managing system shutdown and reboot. Each command is accompanied by a brief description and the syntax for execution.

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Linux Commands Guide

This document is a beginner's guide to essential Linux commands, providing a list of 14 commands with their functions and usage examples. Commands include checking memory usage, disk space, running processes, and system uptime, as well as managing system shutdown and reboot. Each command is accompanied by a brief description and the syntax for execution.

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Beginner's Guide to Essential Linux Commands

1. free - Check Memory Usage


- Displays available and used memory (RAM).
- Helps troubleshoot high memory usage issues.
Command: free -h

2. df - Check Disk Space


- Shows available and used disk space on mounted filesystems.
Command: df -h

3. du - Check Folder Size


- Shows disk usage of directories.
- Helps find which folders take up the most space.
Command: du -sh /home/*

4. ps - View Running Processes


- Lists all running processes.
Command: ps aux

5. kill - Stop a Process


- Terminates a running process by its Process ID (PID).
Command: kill -9 <PID>

6. uptime - Check System Uptime


- Shows how long the system has been running.
Command: uptime

7. who - See Logged-in Users


- Lists all users currently logged into the system.
Command: who
8. w - Detailed Logged-in User Info
- Shows logged-in users and their activity.
Command: w

9. hostname - Show System Name


- Displays the system's hostname.
Command: hostname

10. lsblk - List Block Devices


- Lists disks and partitions in a tree structure.
Command: lsblk

11. blkid - Get Filesystem Type


- Shows UUID and filesystem type of a disk.
Command: blkid /dev/sdb1

12. dmesg - View System Logs


- Displays kernel logs, useful for troubleshooting hardware issues.
Command: dmesg | tail -20

13. reboot - Restart the System


- Reboots the system.
Command: reboot

14. shutdown - Power Off the System


- Shuts down the system safely.
Command: shutdown -h now

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