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Handy commands
-List files opened by a program listening on a certain port (lsof -i:port) -Benchmark the performance of a…
File/Dir Permission change in bulk
Tips on changing file permissions in bulk. First command - changes all directories under the current directory to…
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time stamp on history
The 'history' commands does not display the exact date and time of the commands executed. It just shows…
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Setting clock
Some times you might be able to execute very complex commands and write pages of shell scripts and…
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Sending attachment from command line: uuencode
One of the things which makes Linux more appealing is the capability to send email from command line,…
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Superfast distro out there
If you are looking for a lightweight, lean&mean operating system oriented towards web applications, then download and play…
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Configuring proftpd behind NAT
If your ftp server is behind a NAT router, the regular ftps configuration steps you find in most…
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Sys admins – keep an eye on this.
Got this advice from a CTO - hot topics for system administrators: 1. performance monitoring 2. capacity planning…
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Redirecting php error message to a log file
By default, any error message in your php script will be visible to site visitors on the browser…
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Changing passphrase of a private key
It is not advisable to use password based login for ssh any more. One of the most secure…