The watch and tail commands can help monitor activity on Linux systems. This post looks at some helpful ways to use these commands. The watch and tail commands provide some interesting options for ...

Linux systems provide a number of commands that make it easy to report on system activity. In this post, we’re going to look at several commands that are especially helpful. The watch command is one ...

How to monitor events on your Linux data center servers with auditd Your email has been sent The Linux Auditing System is an outstanding way for sysadmins to create a log rule for nearly every action ...

Find out how to set up the powerful Checkmk monitor to keep tabs on all of your networked servers. As a systems/network administrator, it’s on you to keep tabs on the Linux servers in your data center ...

Linux tip: Many users are all too familiar with using Ctrl+Alt+Del (or, on a Mac, Cmd+Opt+Esc) to kill unresponsive processes. There isn't a comparable keyboard shortcut for Linux by default, but a ...

Linux is often regarded as a complex operating system. In fact, even though it’s free, some experts argue that there’s a DIY tax involved. A lot of this reputation comes from the terminal: that dark ...

There are certain Linux commands I consider essential. They range from networking, troubleshooting, and file viewing. They're also easy enough for new users to learn. Even though I've been using Linux ...

It's a rare occasion that my Linux desktop slows down. That's not to say it never happens, as that would be a lie. Most often, when a system slowdown occurs, I can usually trace it back to a specific ...