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How to use the fsck command in Linux?

Fsck Illustration

The fsck command (file system consistency check) is a utility to check and repair a Linux Filesystem. Modern file systems with journaling are designed such that tools like fsck are not readily required. However, in a few cases, fsck might…

What is the vmstat command in Linux?

VMSTAT COMMAND IN LINUX

The vmstat command is short for ‘Virtual Memory Statistics’. It is a tool that reports on Virtual memory statistics. To be specific, it reports data about your system’s memory, swaps, and processor resource utilization, kernel threads, and disks in real-time.…

The tty command in Linux – A Quick Reference

Tty Command in Linux

In this article, we’re talking about the tty command in Linux. The Linux operating system uses file system to represent everything. Not just the text files and images but even the hardware and the terminal. Yes, even the terminal you…

A tutorial on dmesg command in Linux

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dmesg command, shorthand for “diagnostic message”, is a Linux utility for displaying the messages that flow within the kernel ring buffer. A kernel ring buffer is a logging mechanism from the system startup which comes into play for diagnostics of…