Linux Distributions (Distros)

Other operating systems like Microsoft combine each bit of codes internally and release it as a single package. You have to choose from one of the version they offer. But Linux is different from them. Different parts of Linux are developed by different organizations. Different parts include kernel,...

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What is Linux System Administration?

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Linux is an operating system or a kernel created by Linus Torvalds with other contributors. It was first released on September 17, 1991. The main advantage of Linux is that it is distributed under an open-source license means programmers can use the Linux Kernel to design their own...

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Certifications

Started back in 1999 by Linus Torvalds, these Linux certifications today has become important for any Linux professional. This program is available in three distinct levels, which are: LPIC- 1: Linux Administrator It is a junior-level Linux certification with no perquisites. The candidate needs to pass 2 exams,...

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Using the find Command Function for Linux and Unix

The Linux and Unix command find executes a search for files in a directory hierarchy. Syntax for find command: find [path...] [expression] Description This manual page documents the GNU version of find. The command find searches the directory tree rooted at each given file name by evaluating the...

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halt command in Linux with examples

This command in Linux is used to instruct the hardware to stop all the CPU functions. Basically, it reboots or stops the system. If the system is in runlevel 0 or 6 or using the command with –force option, it results in rebooting of the system otherwise it...

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All About Linux and Linux+ (2019 Refresh)

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What Is Linux? In short, Linux is an open-source, UNIX-like operating system created by Linus Torvalds that runs a plethora of different devices today. When you do your online banking or use Google, Facebook or Twitter, you’re talking to Linux servers in the cloud. In fact, nearly all...

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The Vikings, eBooks, and Open Source

If you were hoping to read a rollicking tale of those Norse seafaring explorers of old, heading out in their dragon-headed ships to explore and conquer distant lands, launching enthusiastically into battle with sword held high above their horned helmets, you may be disappointed. If, however, a story...

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202-450: Linux Engineer - 202 (LPIC-2 202)

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LPIC-2 is the second certification in LPI’s multi-level professional certification program. The LPIC-2 will validate the candidate's ability to administer small to medium–sized mixed networks. The candidate must have an active LPIC-1 certification to receive LPIC-2 certification, but the LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams may be taken in any...

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