Common Ubuntu Commands – BisectHosting (German)

Ubuntu, a widely used Linux distribution, provides a powerful and accessible command-line interface particularly for Virtual Private Servers (VPS). This interface offers an extensive range of tools and commands for efficient system management, empowering users to navigate, configure, and control their systems precisely. At its core, Ubuntu's command-line interface is a versatile environment catering to both novice and experienced users.

Command	Description	Example
`ls`	Lists files in a directory	`ls /home/user/Documents/`
`ls -a`	Displays files, including hidden ones	`ls -a ~/`
`cd`	Navigates to a specified directory	`cd /path/to/directory`
`nano`	Opens a file in the Nano editor	`nano ~/document.txt`
`apt install`	Installs new software packages	`apt install vscode`
`apt update`	Updates the package list	`apt update`
`screen`	Opens a virtual workspace	`screen -S my_workspace`
`screen -r`	Reattaches to an existing screen	`screen -r my_workspace`
`mv`	Moves files or directories	`mv old_file.txt new_location/`
`rm`	Deletes a single file	`rm unwanted_file.txt`
`rm -r`	Removes files, directories, and contents	`rm -r old_folder/`
`rmdir`	Deletes an empty directory	`rmdir empty_folder/`
`mkdir`	Creates a new, empty directory	`mkdir new_folder/`
`top -c`	Shows a live list of running processes	`top -c`
`ps aux`	Displays a full list of processes	`ps aux`
`<command> \| grep`	Filters command output	`ps aux \| grep chrome`