📋 Linux Commands Cheat Sheet

Essential Linux commands for the Linux+ exam.

Why This Cheat Sheet Matters for LINUXPLUS

This cheat sheet covers the most important Linux Administration concepts tested on the LINUXPLUS (Linux+) certification exam. It contains 1 sections with 8 key points. Use this as a quick-reference guide during your final review sessions.

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Key Commands

  • systemctl start|stop|enable|status <service> — manage systemd services.
  • journalctl -u <service> -f — view service logs, follow new entries.
  • chmod 755 file — set permissions (owner rwx, group rx, others rx).
  • find / -name "*.conf" -type f — find files by name.
  • grep -r "pattern" /etc/ — recursive text search.
  • df -h / du -sh — disk space usage.
  • ip addr show / ss -tulnp — network config / listening ports.
  • tar czf archive.tar.gz dir/ — create compressed archive.

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