Run pwd to see the current directory.
pwd
Mission 01
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Map the training server, learn where you are, and move through directories.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
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 ls / to see the top-level lab folders.
ls /
Run cat /etc/hostname.
cat /etc/hostname
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What to notice while you play.
Understand where commands are running before changing anything.
Start with pwd, then compare ls with ls /.
Good operators orient themselves before they edit, delete, or restart anything.
- Confusing /home/learner with the server root.
- Assuming relative paths start at /.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
pwd
Print the current working directory.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
cd [path]
Change directories inside the lab filesystem.
cat <file>
Print text file contents.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.