Basic Linux Commands for New Users

Introduction

As a new Linux VPS user, understanding basic Linux commands is essential for managing your server. This tutorial covers some fundamental commands that will help you navigate and control your Linux environment effectively.

Essential Linux Commands

Navigation Commands

• pwd: Displays the current directory path.

  pwd

• ls: Lists files and directories in the current directory. Use ls -l for detailed information.

  ls -l

• cd <directory>: Changes to the specified directory. Use cd .. to move up one directory level.

  cd /path/to/directory

File Manipulation Commands

• touch <filename>: Creates an empty file with the specified name.

  touch myfile.txt

• mkdir <directory>: Creates a new directory.

  mkdir newfolder

• rm <filename>: Deletes a specified file. Use with caution. Use rm -r <directory> to remove a directory and its contents.

  rm myfile.txt

• cp <source> <destination>: Copies files or directories from source to destination.

  cp source.txt destination.txt

• mv <source> <destination>: Moves or renames files or directories.

  mv oldname.txt newname.txt

System Information Commands

• df -h: Displays disk space usage in a human-readable format.

  df -h

• free -m: Shows memory usage in megabytes.

  free -m

• uname -a: Displays detailed system information about the kernel and architecture.

  uname -a

Conclusion

By mastering these basic Linux commands, you’ll gain greater control over your VPS environment. These foundational skills will prepare you for more advanced administration and tasks. Stay tuned for more tutorials that delve deeper into Linux operations.

Disclaimer

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