Run man ls.
man ls
Mission 301
Command anatomy review
Separate a command name, its options, and its target before pressing Enter.
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Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.
Run which ls.
which ls
Run ls -la.
ls -la
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What to notice while you play.
Build repeatable confidence with reading command names, options, and arguments.
Start with man ls, inspect the result, then continue in order.
Reading command names, options, and arguments helps operators explain what they know before they change anything.
- Skipping the output that proves reading command names, options, and arguments.
- Changing several things before recording a baseline.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
man <command>
Read a short educational manual page.
which <command>
Locate command paths.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.