Apache

Use the following command to view the first 10 lines of a log file or any other txt file.

[root@chaseleads ~]# head /path/to/your/web_transfer.log

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This is one of the most basic commands on a linux box, but you’d be boggled by how many people don’t know how to properly shut down, or reboot, a server. Here is a quick explanation of the shutdown command.

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To watch active log files change on your screen and monitor them, it is sometimes useful to use the “tail” command. To view the log file’s recent activity. Type the following:

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SSH is a necessary tool in any server admin’s arsenal. It is the main way you will be interacting with your servers whenever you are performing system tasks such as install, updates, etc. SSH allows you to remotely connect to your server and command it via the shell. Below is a list of commands you will use commonly while working with your server.

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