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1. Bash (Bourne Again Shell)

• Description: Bash is one of the most widely used Unix shells, providing users with a command interpreter to run commands, scripts, and system utilities.

• Popular Commands:

  • cd: Changes the current directory.
  • ls: Lists files and directories.
  • cp, mv, rm: Copy, move, and delete files, respectively.
  • echo: Displays a line of text or variable value.
  • chmod: Changes file permissions.

• Controlling Applications: Through Bash, users can launch applications, redirect output, run background tasks, and even create scripts to automate repetitive tasks.

2. PowerShell

• Description: Originally developed by Microsoft, PowerShell is an advanced command-line shell and scripting language tailored for system administration.
• Popular Commands:
  • Get-Command: Finds all commands available in PowerShell.
  • Get-Process: Lists running processes.
  • Start-Process: Starts a new process/application.
  • Stop-Process: Stops a running process.
  • Set-ExecutionPolicy: Controls the script execution policy.
• Controlling Applications: PowerShell can manage Windows services, configure system settings, handle registry entries, and control application processes. It also allows users to write complex automation scripts with .ps1 files.

3. Git

• Description: Git is a distributed version control system used by developers to track changes in code. It’s a must-have tool for software development and collaboration.

• Popular Commands:

  • git init: Initializes a new Git repository.
  • git clone: Copies a repository from a remote source.
  • git commit: Saves changes to the repository.
  • git push/pull: Uploads or downloads changes between a local and remote repository.
  • git branch: Manages different branches in a repository.

• Controlling Applications: Git manages source code versions, allowing users to branch, merge, and revert changes. This control is critical for collaborative projects, enabling users to work on multiple features or bug fixes simultaneously.

4. Docker

• Description: Docker is a CLI application for creating and managing containers, which package applications and dependencies into a single, portable unit.

• Popular Commands:

  • docker run: Runs a new container.
  • docker pull: Downloads an image from a registry.
  • docker ps: Lists active containers.
  • docker stop: Stops a running container.
  • docker exec: Runs commands inside a running container.

• Controlling Applications: Docker allows for isolated environments where applications can be managed and run independently of the host system. This is especially useful for testing, deployment, and scaling applications.

5. SSH (Secure Shell)

• Description: SSH is a protocol and command-line utility for securely accessing remote machines over a network.

• Popular Commands:

  • ssh user@host: Connects to a remote server as a specified user.
  • scp: Securely copies files between local and remote machines.
  • sftp: Transfers files over SSH.
  • ssh-keygen: Generates SSH keys for secure access.
  • ssh-agent: Manages SSH keys and sessions.

• Controlling Applications: SSH allows for remote management of servers, file transfers, and secure tunneling of other network services. It’s essential for system administration in networked environments.

6. Vim and Nano (Text Editors)

• Description: Vim and Nano are two popular command-line text editors. Vim offers extensive functionality but has a steeper learning curve, while Nano is simpler and more user-friendly.

• Popular Commands:

  • vim filename: Opens a file in Vim.
  • i, Esc, :w, :q: Basic Vim commands for inserting text, exiting insert mode, saving, and quitting.
  • nano filename: Opens a file in Nano.
  • Ctrl + O: Saves in Nano.
  • Ctrl + X: Exits Nano.

• Controlling Applications: These editors allow users to edit configuration files, scripts, and code directly from the CLI. They are crucial for managing settings and content on systems without a graphical interface.

7. tmux (Terminal Multiplexer)

• Description: tmux is a tool that allows users to create, manage, and switch between multiple terminal sessions within a single window.
• Popular Commands:
  • tmux new -s session_name: Creates a new session.
  • tmux attach -t session_name: Attaches to an existing session.
  • tmux detach: Detaches from the current session.
  • tmux kill-session -t session_name: Closes a specific session.
• Controlling Applications: tmux is widely used for managing long-running tasks and multi-tasking within the terminal, especially when working on remote servers.

8. System-Specific Tools (Linux Commands)

• Description: Linux offers several CLI tools specifically for system monitoring and management.

• Popular Commands:

  • top, htop: Displays real-time process usage.
  • ps: Lists running processes.
  • kill: Terminates processes.
  • df: Checks disk space usage.
  • free: Shows memory usage.
  • service: Manages system services (e.g., service apache2 start to start Apache).

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Controlling Applications: These tools help users monitor system resources, manage processes, and control services, making them essential for maintaining server health and performance.

Command-line applications provide extensive flexibility and control over systems and applications, particularly in environments requiring automation, remote access, and high scalability. For further inf