Mission 173

DPKG package list

Use dpkg to review installed package records.

Package/process ops
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Instructions 8 minutes

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List dpkg packages

Run dpkg -l.

dpkg -l
Show package status

Run dpkg -s fake-nginx.

dpkg -s fake-nginx
Count package log

Run wc -l /var/log/dpkg.log.

wc -l /var/log/dpkg.log
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Use dpkg to review installed package records.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

help

Show the command list.

pwd

Print the current working directory.

ls [-la] [path]

List lab files and folders.

cd [path]

Change directories inside the lab filesystem.