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Learn how to use various command-line utilities to perform simple and advanced administrative tasks on Linux-based systems

Updated on April 11, 2025

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This guide will give you a good working knowledge of various Linux commandline utilities and you'll learn how to navigate through major Linux distributions and perform simple and advanced administrative tasks.

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