Run diff data/config-a.conf data/config-b.conf.
diff data/config-a.conf data/config-b.conf
Mission 39
File differences
Compare two training config files before editing either one.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Run cat data/config-a.conf.
cat data/config-a.conf
Run cat data/config-b.conf.
cat data/config-b.conf
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What to notice while you play.
Learn to compare files before deciding what changed.
Run diff on the two config files in data.
Diff review is central to safe administration.
- Editing before comparing.
- Ignoring small config differences.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
cat <file>
Print text file contents.
diff <left> <right>
Compare two lab text files.