Run ls -la /home/learner.
ls -la /home/learner
Mission 03
Hidden files
Use long and all listings to reveal dotfiles and read shell startup notes.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Run cat ~/.profile.
cat ~/.profile
Run stat ~/.ssh.
stat ~/.ssh
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What to notice while you play.
Learn what dotfiles are and how to inspect them safely.
Use ls -la in your home folder.
Admin work often depends on hidden configuration files.
- Assuming ls shows everything.
- Editing hidden config before reading it.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
cat <file>
Print text file contents.
stat <path>
Show lab file details.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.