Kali Linux 15 Essentials commands


 System Commands :- 

                                                          System commands in Kali Linux are the commands used in the terminal to manage, monitor, and control the operating system’s resources and processes.

They allow users (especially administrators) to perform tasks such as managing files, users, processes, system information, and configurations.

⚙️ Purpose of System Commands

System commands are mainly used to:

  • Control hardware and software.

  • Manage users and permissions.

  • Monitor system performance.

  • Install or update packages.

  • Troubleshoot system issues.

  • Start or stop system services. 

🖥️ Examples of Common System Commands

  • pwd - The pwd command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to display the current working directory — that is, the full path of the directory you are currently in within the terminal.







  • ls -The pwd command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to display the current working directory — that is, the full path of the directory you are currently in within the terminal.







  • cd -The cd command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to change the current working directory in the terminal.







  • ifconfig -The ifconfig command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to view and configure network interface settings on your system.












  • ping - The ping command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to test the connectivity between your computer and another device (such as a server, website, or IP address) over a network.












  • sudo apt-get update - The sudo apt-get update command in Kali Linux (and other Debian-based systems like Ubuntu) is used to update the list of available software packages and their versions from the repositories configured on your system.













  • sudo apt-get upgrade - The sudo apt-get upgrade command in Kali Linux (and other Debian-based systems) is used to upgrade all installed software packages on your system to their latest available versions, based on the package lists retrieved by sudo apt-get update. 












  • nslookup - The nslookup command in Kali Linux (and other operating systems) is used to find DNS (Domain Name System) information about a domain name or an IP address.












  • traceroute - The traceroute command in Kali Linux is used to trace the path that data packets take from your computer to a target host (like a website or server).










  • rm - The rm command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to delete files and directories from the file system.









  • echo - The echo command in Linux (including Kali Linux) is used to display text or variables in the terminal. It is commonly used in shell scripts and command-line operations to print messages or the value of environment variables.












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