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Looking into Linux modules

The lsmod command can tell you which kernel modules are currently loaded on your system, along with some interesting details about their use.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
May 1, 2019 5 mins
Operating Systems
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Must-know Linux Commands

A compilation of essential commands for searching, monitoring and securing Linux systems - plus the Linux Command Line Cheat Sheet.

By Tim Greene
May 1, 2019 3 mins
Operating Systems
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How to identify same-content files on Linux

Copies of files sometimes represent a big waste of disk space and can cause confusion if you want to make updates. Here are six commands to help you identify these files.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Apr 23, 2019 7 mins
Operating Systems
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How to identify duplicate files on Linux

Some files on a Linux system can appear in more than one location. Follow these instructions to find and identify these "identical twins" and learn why hard links can be so advantageous.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Apr 15, 2019 4 mins
Open Source Operating Systems Unix
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Working with variables on Linux

Variables often look like $var, but they also look like $1, $*, $? and $$. Let's take a look at what all these $ values can tell you.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Apr 9, 2019 5 mins
Operating Systems
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How to quickly deploy, run Linux applications as unikernels

Unikernels are a smaller, faster, and more secure option for deploying applications on cloud infrastructure. With NanoVMs OPS, anyone can run a Linux application as a unikernel with no additional coding.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Apr 8, 2019 3 mins
Operating Systems Security
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How to manage your Linux environment

Linux user environments help you find the command you need and get a lot done without needing details about how the system is configured. Where the settings come from and how they can be modified is another matter.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Mar 29, 2019 5 mins
Operating Systems
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Using the Ip command to print from Linux systems

The lp command on Linux systems provides numerous options for printing, such as multiple pages per sheet and page borders, but also just a few quirks to keep you on your toes.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Mar 25, 2019 5 mins
Operating Systems
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How to configure a static IP address on Linux

When you need a Linux system to have a static IP address rather than one that is set dynamically by DHCP, all that's required is some configuration changes and a restart. Follow these steps to make the switch.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Mar 5, 2019 4 mins
Networking Operating Systems
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Cryptocurrency miners exploit Docker flaw

A container flaw discovered just last month has been exploited by hundreds of attackers, including cryptocurrency miners, cybersecurity company Imperva says.

By Sandra Henry Stocker
Mar 5, 2019 2 mins
Operating Systems Security