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When managing a server or developing applications, particularly on an Ubuntu system running Nginx, it's often necessary to verify the existence of files. This is crucial for tasks like deploying new versions, checking configuration files, or ensuring that required assets are in place. In this article, we'll explore how to use command-line queries to check if a file exists, highlighting various options and methods you can use.
Basic File Check with test Command
The test command is a simple...
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To review the content of files being generated in the /tmp directory on an...
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Managing large directories, especially those filled with a diverse mix of media...
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Recently I came across this piece of gold when dealing with databases,...
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In the realm of system administration and monitoring, understanding memory usage...
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A growing list of commands I've used and what they do in no specific order
sudo snap install bw
ps aux | grep java
whoami
ip addr show
uptime
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
cat /etc/os-release
sudo apt-get install needrestart
sudo reboot
sudo needrestart
sudo ckan sysadmin add {name}
sudo ckan sysadmin list
sudo ckan user list
sudo ckan --config /etc/ckan/default/ckan.ini config validate
hstr
sudo nano /etc/ckan/default/ckan.ini
exit
Here's a breakdown of what each of these...
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When attempting to install python libraries on my OSX
pip3 install pandas,...
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The red flag was when I saw the server disk space is showing a site is taking up...
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When Solr is displaying results on the site, first step is to log in the server...
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To resolve the CVE-2022-48624 vulnerability on Ubuntu using Nginx, it's crucial...
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To determine the size of a directory using the terminal, you can use the du (disk usage) command. The syntax for this command can vary slightly depending on the operating system you are using, but a common way to use it is as follows:
For Linux and macOS
du -sh /path/to/directory
du
Disk usage
-s
Summarise the total size of the directory and do not include the size of each individual file within the directory
-h
Human-readable format, making the size easier to understand (e.g.,...
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In many terminal text editors, you use find command as reference in Terminal...
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The "Too many open files" error in Python typically occurs when your program has...
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You can use the pip list --outdated command to view a list of installed Python...
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In our projects, team members frequently generate new Git branches linked to the...