1. Mastering the grep Command
The grep command is a powerful tool for searching text patterns in files. Some useful options include:
- Searching for a pattern in a file:
grep "pattern" file - Searching recursively in directories:
grep -r "pattern" directory - Ignoring case sensitivity:
grep -i "pattern" file - Displaying line numbers:
grep -n "pattern" file
2. Navigating the File System with cd and ls
- Changing directories:
cd directory_name - Going back to the previous directory:
cd .. - Listing files and directories:
ls - Displaying detailed file information:
ls -l - Sorting files by modification time:
ls -lt
3. Stream Editing with sed
sed (stream editor) is a command-line utility for performing text transformations. Here are a few examples:
- Replacing text in a file:
sed 's/old_text/new_text/g' file - Deleting lines that match a pattern:
sed '/pattern/d' file - Printing specific lines:
sed -n '2,5p' file
4. Efficient File Transfers with rsync
The rsync command allows efficient synchronization and file transfers between directories or across networks. Some useful options include:
- Synchronizing directories:
rsync -av source_dir/ destination_dir - Transferring files over SSH:
rsync -avz -e "ssh" source_file user@host:destination - Excluding specific files or directories:
rsync -av --exclude 'file.txt' source_dir/ destination_dir
5. Monitoring System Resources with top
The top command provides real-time monitoring of system resources. It displays information about CPU usage, memory, processes, and more. Some useful options include:
- Sorting processes by CPU usage: Press
Shift + P - Sorting processes by memory usage: Press
Shift + M - Renicing a process: Press
rand enter the process ID
These are just a few examples of Linux command line tips and tricks to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Experiment with these commands and explore the vast capabilities of the Linux command line!
These additional tips and tricks will further enhance your command line skills. Feel free to explore and experiment with these commands to become a Linux command line expert!
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