Mission 241

Open file triage

Map open sockets and processes to services.

Server operations
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Instructions 8 minutes

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Show sockets

Run lsof -i.

lsof -i
Find nginx pid

Run pgrep nginx.

pgrep nginx
Check nginx

Run systemctl status nginx.

systemctl status nginx
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Map open sockets and processes 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.

systemctl status <service>

Inspect simulated service status.