Top New Year’s sysadmin resolutions
Rather than try any silly new diet fads, this year Stuart Burns has decided to learn some new classic terminal tricks.
Midnight Commander is an excellent tool for moving files around without having to resort to typing in huge paths.
New year is a fantastic time to commit to something, such as learning new skills. As such, it would be remiss of us if we didn’t take the time to create an article around some less well-known commands that can be real time savers for administrators and Linux folk in general.
Linux system administration is a multifaceted job, and time is often a limiting factor when juggling server maintenance, troubleshooting and optimisation.
Fortunately, there are several tools, configurations and techniques that can save time and help you work more efficiently. This article focuses on tips and best practices that seasoned sysadmins use to streamline their workflows, improve productivity and avoid repetitive tasks.
SSH management
SSH is a critical tool for remote administration of Linux servers. By customising your ssh_config file, you can reduce the amount of time spent typing repetitive commands and simplify the connection process. As an example, sometimes when logging into remote servers, you may need to specify an alternative name. Specifying it in ssh_config can save time by not having to type out myusername@myhost.com . When you log in to tens of boxes per day, it can be a real time saver.