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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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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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The red flag was when I saw the server disk space is showing a site is taking up...
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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.,...
Andrew Fletcher
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Visual Studio Code (VS Code) allows you to manage extensions using the VS Code...
Andrew Fletcher
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Loading the code in a platform - in this article, I'll be focusing on Android...
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A summary of Node package commands
Short cut commands
npm install...
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Install the CKAN package
Begin by cleaning up your server environment....
Andrew Fletcher
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If you're planning to create extensions, generating CKAN from source is the preferred option. However, even if you have installed from package, you can make adjustments to creating extensions.
Set up your server
Begin by cleaning up your server environment. Do this by updating Ubuntu’s package index:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yNow install the packages required by CKAN (which includes git, which will allow you to install CKAN extensions):
sudo apt-get install...
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CKAN extensions - adding to your installation
Following the information...
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Something I haven't had to do in a while is to change the name of a Git branch...
Andrew Fletcher
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Post a NetSkope update, composer would fail when running any command that...
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I need to generate a patch and then apply automatically to my Drupal...