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Learn how to send DHCPREQUEST or DHCPINFORM packets from the Linux command line to your networks DHCP server to test availability of the service.
Display, Format & Set the Date on Linux Command Line
Learn how to display, format and set the date / time on the Linux command line. Also learn about epoch (UNIX time), hardware clocks and other interesting tidbits about time.
Ping - Basic Network Troubleshooting in Linux
Most people know how to ping. But do they really know how it works? In this article we try to describe how ping works, why you should us it and how to use the basic command and it's options.
How to Find your DHCP Server IP Address
A Linux quick tip showing different methods to find the IP address of your DHCP server from the Linux command line.
Traceroute - Troubleshooting Network Connections in Linux
Learn how the traceroute command can be used to troubleshoot network issues. We cover the basics of traceroute, explain the output columns and some of it's popular options.
Linux Screen Command - Beginners Guide to Terminal Multiplexing
Learn how to use Linux Screen to detach and reattach terminal sessions, create split screen terminal sessions, monitor sessions for activity or inactivity and the basics of terminal multiplexing.
Exec - Process Replacement and Redirection in Bash
In this deep dive into the bash builtin exec, we examine how to use it for process replacement, file descriptor manipulation and redirection.
The Linux Find Command - Everything You Need to Know
An in-depth look at the Linux find command and all of it's tests, expressions and operators.
Using a Checksum for File Integrity Checks on Linux
Using a checksum utilities to for file integrity checking is an important part of keeping a secure system. Learn how to generate a checksum, it's use cases and some basic cryptographic hashing functions.
Using the timeout Command to Exit a Command After Specified Time Limit
In this article we use examples and experimentation to demonstrate the basic usage of the timeout command. We also discuss sending different signals as well as preserving the exit status of commands.
Using Bash Case Builtin for Complex Conditional Statements
Learn how to use a case statement to selectively execute a commands based off of complex conditions. We explore the basic syntax of the case statement, the pattern termination operators, and using nocasematch shell option for case insensitive matching.
Linux Paste Command - Sequential Merging of Multiple Files
Learn how to sequentially merge two or more files on the Linux command line. We explain all of the paste commands features and show examples of each.
The Linux df Command - Checking Disk Space Utilization
Learn all the options available to the Linux df Command. One of the most used commands in the GNU Core Utilities.
Bash Lists of Commands - Using Control Operators
Learn how to run commands asynchronously or sequentially and how to use the logical AND and OR operators on the Linux command line. Understanding how to use control operators is an important part of being efficient on the command line.
How to Configure Host Specific SSH Settings
Do you manage multiple servers? This Linux quick tip will teach you how to set host specific SSH settings for each connection.
Introduction to FirewallD Basics
Now that FirewallD has taken iptables slot as the preferred host firewall, it's more important than ever to know the basics. In this tutorial we cover everything you need to know to start using FirewallD effectively.
An In-Depth look at the Read Bash Builtin
In this article we take a deep dive into the Bash builtin read command. We explore all of it's options and use animations to show examples.
Using the Hash Command to Manipulate the Bash Command Hash Table
The bash shell keeps a hash table for all the commands run in your current shell. It uses this table to quickly look up the full path of an executable without searching PATH. In this article we will discuss how to manipulate this table using the bash builtin hash command.
The Linux Rename Command(s) Demystified
In this article we take an interesting look at the fragmented Linux rename commands. We discuss both versions or types, their differences, how to switch between them and their basic syntax with examples.
How to Tail Multiple Files
Learn two different methods used to tail log files in Linux.