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Hello everyone! Today is Day02 of my #90DaysOfDevOps challenge.
In today’s blog, we are going through some Linux commands and their uses. This basic commands are prerequisites for anyone who is eager to learn DevOps. A DevOps Engineer use Linux Operating System for navigating and managing files withing the Linux Environment. That’s why Linux play a vital role in DevOps.
Lets get started.
🤔What is Linux.?
Linux is an Operating System which is used to control everything on your computer like any other operating system like Mac, Windows. Linux is Free and Open-Source Operating System which comes in various flavors like Ubuntu, CentOS and Fedora. Linux is most secure and It releases new versions twice a year, in April and October.
5 Linux Command Every DevOps Beginner Should Know
Listing the Files and Directory: ls is one of the most fundamental command in Linux. It is used to list the files and folders within a directory.. This command helps users see the contents of their current working directory.
ls
Make a Directory (folder): The
mkdircommand is used to create a directory.mkdir directoryName
Change the current directory: The
cdcommand is used to move between directories (folders).
For example:
cd folder1/cd directory/
- Print Working Directory: The
pwdcommand helps you find out your current directory. It's handy for knowing exactly where you are in the file system.
pwd
Remove Files: The
rmcommand helps you remove or delete files. It permanently deletes the specified file. By default,rmonly removes files, but with additional options likerm -f, it can also remove directories.rm fileName rm -r folderName
In this guide, we’ve covered some fundamental Linux commands that will help you navigate and manage your files with ease🌟
Stay tuned for more insights as I continue my #90DayOfDevOps challenges. If you have any questions or tips, feel free to share them in the comments. Let’s keep learning and growing together! 🚀