On Linux/Unix platforms, the 'ls' command is one of the most frequently used commands, and it pairs naturally with the cd command for moving between directories. This should be one of the first commands you train when you enter the shell/command prompt. If you're new, start with our Linux commands for beginners guide. This guide […]
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The echo command in Linux is an essential tool for scripting and programming. The purpose of the echo command in Linux primarily displays or prints various arguments on the terminal screen. Additionally, the command can be used to create and modify environment variables, manage file input/output, and execute shell commands. This is a highly versatile […]
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By using the cron command, we can schedule and run many tasks automatically in Linux/Unix. You can execute them once or on a regular basis. Cron is widely used to schedule repetitive tasks at regular intervals (using commands listed in a file called 'crontab'), and the 'at' function is a way of scheduling a task […]
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The 'cat' command is one of the most frequently used commands in Linux (short for "concatenate"). This is a standard Unix application that concatenates and displays files. There are three functions associated with text files (1. By using the cat command, we can see the contents of a file on screen. Cat concatenates FILE(s) or […]
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LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. An acronym for a Linux/UNIX server powered by Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP as a server-side scripting language. Also known as LAMP stack. Lamp Stack has a strong foundation, which makes it ideal for construction and development of high-performance websites. Advantages of using Lamp stack in web development? […]
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In this article, you will learn how to configure a Domain Name System on a Linux or Unix-based environment. For broader coverage, see our Linux network administration guide. This service is responsible for hostname resolution, allowing systems to translate IP addresses into fully qualified domain names (FQDNs), such as converting 172.217.166.110 into www.linuxteck.com. It forms […]
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Using this article, you will learn how to setup / configure Caching-Only DNS with BIND on RHEL/CENTOS 7.6. For broader coverage, see our Linux network administration guide. As we know, DNS is used for translating names into IP addresses and IP addresses into names. To see how it fits with others, read our guide on […]
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