Mission 158

Lsof network review

Use lsof to map listeners to services.

Networking
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Show open sockets

Run lsof -i.

lsof -i
Find nginx pid

Run pgrep nginx.

pgrep nginx
Find sshd pid

Run pgrep sshd.

pgrep sshd
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Use lsof to map listeners to services.

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.

lsof

Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.