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Linux Basic Commands

This document provides a list of basic Linux commands including 'ls', 'cd', 'mv', 'cp', 'rm', 'mkdir', 'rmdir', and 'vi', along with their functions and examples. It also includes instructions for logging into a MySQL database and performing basic operations such as listing databases, selecting a database, and creating databases. Each command is accompanied by a brief explanation and usage example.

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Linux Basic Commands

This document provides a list of basic Linux commands including 'ls', 'cd', 'mv', 'cp', 'rm', 'mkdir', 'rmdir', and 'vi', along with their functions and examples. It also includes instructions for logging into a MySQL database and performing basic operations such as listing databases, selecting a database, and creating databases. Each command is accompanied by a brief explanation and usage example.

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Linux Basic Commands:

1. ls
The ls command is used for viewing files, folders and directories.
Ex: ls filename
ls directory/

2. cd
The cd command - change directory - will allow the user to change between
file directories
Ex: cd directory/

3. mv
The mv command - move - allows a user to move a file to another folder or
directory
Ex: mv filename directory/

4. cp
The cp command - copy - allows a user to copy or rename a file.
Ex: cp filename filename1

5. rm
The rm command - remove - like the rmdir command is meant to remove files
from the directories.
Ex: rm filename
6. mkdir
The mkdir - make directory - command allows the user to make a new
directory.
Ex: mkdir directory_name

7. rmdir
The rmdir - remove directory - command allows the user to remove an existing
directory
Ex: rmdir directory_name

8. vi
The vi command allows the user to create a file using vi editor
Ex: vi filename

9. Save a file: esc :wq! and enter


10. Quit the editor: esc :q! and enter

Login to MySQL database in Linux machine:

mysql -u root -p
where u= Username
p= Password

Password for user root: Cubesmart@8


1. List all databases:
Ex: show databases;

2. Select a database:
Ex: use database_name;

3. List all tables:


Ex: show tables;

4. Create databases:
Ex: create database_name;

5. Describe schema structure:


Ex: desc table;

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