Mission 180

Package and process checkpoint

Review packages, process state, and recent package logs.

Package/process ops
8 minutes Capstone Lesson 180 of 360
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

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List packages

Run apt list --installed.

apt list --installed
List dpkg packages

Run dpkg -l.

dpkg -l
Read process snapshot

Run top.

top
Find upgrade log

Run grep upgrade /var/log/dpkg.log.

grep upgrade /var/log/dpkg.log
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Review packages, process state, and recent package logs.

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.

grep [-i] <text> <file>

Find literal text inside a file.

top|pgrep|kill

Inspect simulated process health and signals.

apt|dpkg|brew

Inspect simulated Linux and macOS package metadata.