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Unix Toolbox as a compact admin reference

Summary

Colin Barschel collects practical commands for processes, networks, SSH, disks, file systems, cryptography and shell work. The collection covers Linux, BSD, Solaris and macOS. It is available as HTML and PDF.

Ideas

  • Short examples link commands directly to typical operational tasks.
  • Network diagnostics covers DNS, routing, ports and packet capture.
  • SSH is used for login, tunnelling, copying and key management.
  • Disk sections deal with partitions, RAID and file systems.

Insights

  • A good runbook shortens searching during time-critical incidents.
  • Examples need context, the platform and verifiable effects.
  • Broad knowledge of tools supports forming hypotheses but does not replace method.

Facts

  • It is available as HTML and PDF.
  • Many examples require administrative rights.

Recommendations

  • Test unfamiliar commands on non-production systems first.
  • Add your own platform-specific notes and failure patterns.

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