Mission 19

Server admin

Inspect simulated processes, services, and web server config like a cautious admin.

Server operations
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Instructions 12 minutes

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List processes

Run ps to see simulated server processes.

ps
Check nginx

Run systemctl status nginx.

systemctl status nginx
Read site config

Run cat /etc/nginx/sites-available/learn.conf.

cat /etc/nginx/sites-available/learn.conf
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Inspect a simulated service and its web config.

Hint

Use ps first, then systemctl status nginx.

Why it matters

Inspection prevents blind service changes.

Common mistakes
  • Restarting before reading status.
  • Reading config without checking service state.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

cat <file>

Print text file contents.

grep [-i] <text> <file>

Find literal text inside a file.

ps

Show training server processes.

systemctl status <service>

Inspect simulated service status.