Run find /var -name auth.
find /var -name auth
Mission 08
Find files
Search the simulated filesystem by root and filename pattern.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions
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Run find /home -name hello.
find /home -name hello
Run stat /home/learner/projects/hello.txt.
stat /home/learner/projects/hello.txt
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What to notice while you play.
Locate files without wandering folder by folder.
Try find /var -name log and find /home -name hello.
Fast file discovery is a core troubleshooting skill.
- Searching / when a smaller root would do.
- Forgetting that -name is a filename filter.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
find [path] [-name text]
Search lab filesystem paths.
stat <path>
Show lab file details.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.