Run cp /etc/nginx/sites-available/learn.conf lab/learn.conf.
cp /etc/nginx/sites-available/learn.conf lab/learn.conf
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Nano and editing · 9 minutes
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Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.
Run cp lab/learn.conf lab/learn.conf.bak.
cp lab/learn.conf lab/learn.conf.bak
Run diff lab/learn.conf lab/learn.conf.bak.
diff lab/learn.conf lab/learn.conf.bak
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What to notice while you play.
Create a backup copy and compare after editing.
Copy the file twice, then edit one copy.
Diffing against a backup shows exactly what changed.
- Backing up after editing.
- Comparing the wrong pair of files.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
nano <file>
Open a simulated nano editor.
diff <left> <right>
Compare two lab text files.
cp <src> <dst>
Copy a file.