Top Linux 10 Commands for Windows Admins
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The document outlines the top 10 Linux commands essential for Windows administrators, highlighting their importance in bridging Linux and Windows administration. It provides command descriptions, their Windows equivalents, and practical examples to facilitate cross-platform expertise. The knowledge of these commands is positioned as vital for enhancing troubleshooting skills and meeting the growing demand for multi-platform environments.
Top Linux 10 Commands for Windows Admins
- 1. Samuel Folasayo Top Linux 10 Commands for Windows Admins Bridging the Gap Between Windows and Linux Administration Joe Nyirenda
- 2. Learning Objectives ● Understand the importance of Linux commands for Windows Administrators ● Learn the top 10 Linux commands and their Windows counterparts ● Explore practical examples to simplify cross-platform administration ● Gain confidence in using Linux for common administrative tasks
- 3. Why Learn Linux Commands? Cross-Platform Expertise: Linux powers most servers globally Versatility: Enhance troubleshooting and administration skills Cost-Effectiveness: Open-source and widely adopted Growing Demand: Many organizations run hybrid environments
- 4. Why Windows Admins Need Linux Skills Increasing demand for multi-platform environments Linux servers are prevalent in cloud and enterprise solutions Career growth: Cross-platform expertise is highly valued Average UK salary for Linux Admins is £57,500 per year
- 5. Command #1: ls (List Directory Contents) Commands Description ls -l Displays detailed file info (permissions, size, etc.) ls -a Shows hidden files ls -h Displays file sizes in human-readable format ls -t Sorts by modification time ls -r Lists in reverse order Purpose: Lists directory contents Windows Equivalent: dir
- 6. Command #2: cd (Change Directory) Commands Description cd /var/log Navigate to the log directory cd .. Move up one directory cd ~ Go to the home directory cd - Switch to the previous directory cd / Navigate to the root directory Purpose: Changes the current directory Windows Equivalent: cd
- 7. Command #3: cp (Copy Files) Commands Description cp file.txt backup/ Copies file.txt to /backup/ cp -r data backup/ Recursively copies the /data directory cp -i file.txt backup/ Prompts before overwriting files cp -v file.txt backup/ Displays verbose output cp --preserve=timestamps file.txt backup/ Preserves file timestamps Purpose: Copies files and directories Windows Equivalent: copy
- 8. Command #4: mv (Move Files) Commands Description mv oldname.txt newname.txt Renames a file mv file.txt backup/ Moves a file to the backup directory mv -i file.txt backup/ Prompts before overwriting mv -v file.txt backup/ Displays verbose output mv *.txt backup/ Moves all .txt files to /backup/ Purpose: Moves or renames files/directories Windows Equivalent: move or rename
- 9. Command #5: rm (Remove Files) Commands Description rm file.txt Deletes file.txt rm -r old_folder Recursively deletes a directory rm -i file.txt Prompts before deletion rm -f file.txt Forces deletion without prompts rm -v file.txt Displays verbose output Purpose: Deletes files or directories Windows Equivalent: del or rmdir
- 10. Command #6 - mkdir (Create Directories) Commands Description mkdir projects Creates a directory named "projects mkdir -p projects/2024 Creates parent directories as needed mkdir -v projectt-s Displays verbose output mkdir /tmp/testdir Creates a directory in /tmp mkdir --mode=700 private Sets permissions during creation Purpose: Creates new directories Windows Equivalent: mkdir
- 11. Command #7 - pwd (Print current working directory) Commands Description pwd Displays the full path of the current directory pwd -P Prints the actual path, resolving symbolic links echo $(pwd) Embeds the current path in scripts pwd > path.txt Saves the current path to a file (path.txt) pwd | tee path.txt Saves the current path to a file and prints it to the terminal Purpose: Prints the current working directory Windows Equivalent: cd (without arguments)
- 12. Command #8: cat (View File Content) Commands Description cat example.txt Shows the content of example.txt cat file1.txt file2.txt Concatenates multiple files cat -n example.txt Numbers the lines in the output cat -b example.txt Numbers non-empty lines cat example.txt > newfile.txt Redirects output to another file Purpose: Displays file contents Windows Equivalent: type
- 13. Command #9: chmod (Change File Permissions) Commands Description chmod 755 script.sh Grants read, write, and execute permissions to the owner chmod 644 file.txt Sets read/write for owner, read-only for others chmod -R 700 /private Recursively sets permissions chmod +x s1cript.sh Makes a file executable file chmod --reference=file1.txt file2.txt Copies permissions from file1.txt to file2.txt Purpose: Modify file/folder permissions Windows Equivalent: No direct equivalent; manage via file properties
- 14. Command #10: top (Monitor System Resources) Purpose: Displays running processes and resource usage Windows Equivalent: Task Manager (GUI) or tasklist (CLI) Command Description top Shows real-time system stats top -U username Filters by a specific user
- 15. Command #10: top (Monitor System Resources) Command Description top -p PID Displays a specific process top - 5 Updates every 5 seconds top -n 10 Shows 10 iterations and exits
- 16. Command Tips and Tricks Streamline Navigation: Use ls && cd to list and enter directories efficiently Efficient File Management: Pair cp and mv to back up and organize files in one step Safe Deletion: Preview files with ls before removing with rm Quick Directory Setup: Create and move into a directory using mkdir && cd Permission Management: Confirm location (pwd) before applying changes with chmod Simplify Monitoring: View logs (cat) while tracking system performance with top Chaining Commands: Use && to execute tasks sequentially or | to process
- 17. Command Tips and Tricks Streamline Navigation: Use ls && cd to list and enter directories efficiently Efficient File Management: Pair cp and mv to back up and organize files in one step Safe Deletion: Preview files with ls before removing with rm
- 18. Command Tips and Tricks Quick Directory Setup: Create and move into a directory using mkdir && cd Permission Management: Confirm location (pwd) and apply changes with chmod
- 19. Command Tips and Tricks Simplify Monitoring: View logs (cat) while tracking system performance with top
- 20. Conclusion Linux knowledge enhances multi-platform administration These 10 commands are your foundation for productivity Keep practicing and exploring new tools