If you’re a new Linux admin, you probably at least know about sudo. Sudo stands for “super user do” and allows standard users to take admin-level actions, such as installing software. Even though most ...

One of the things that every Unix systems administrator needs to know to properly manage a Unix system is who else is using the powers of root. Without that knowledge, it is not possible to be ...

Knowing Linux commands is necessary if you're a ͏tech enthusiast. As per current data, this operating system holds a large market share in computer operating systems. The popular ͏server and cloud ...

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.

ZDNET key takeaways Logging in as the root user should never be done on Linux.Using the root account could lead to ...

OK, it looks like you need to employ some extra privilege. In general, you can’t write to a system log file with your user account. Let’s try that again with sudo. The response to the first of the ...

To get started as a Linux (or Unix) user, you need to have a good perspective on how Linux works and a handle on some of the most basic commands. This first post in a “getting started” series examines ...