Monthly Archives: December 2018

Using gzip to compress a file without overriding it

Posted on December 25, 2018 by SoCRaT

gzip < source_file > compressed_file.gz Source: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/46786/how-to-tell-gzip-to-keep-original-file

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Resize root filesystem on Ubuntu 18.04 with LVM

Posted on December 24, 2018 by SoCRaT

Ubuntu 18.04 default lvm layout comes with only a 4 GB root partition. Here we will extend it to occupy the full free space in the volume group: sudo lvextend -l 100%FREE –resizefs /dev/ubuntu-vg/ubuntu-lv That’s it, Enjoy! Sources: https://access.redhat.com/solutions/44089 https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-lvm-to-manage-storage-devices-on-ubuntu-18-04

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How to scan for devices in your network in Ubuntu

Posted on December 19, 2018 by SoCRaT

sudo apt install arp-scan sudo arp-scan -l –interface=wlp2s0 Replace wlp2s0 with your NIC’s name, works for both wireless and wired Source: https://askubuntu.com/questions/82480/how-to-see-all-computers-connected-to-a-network

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List network adapters connected to Ubuntu Server

Posted on December 11, 2018 by SoCRaT

sudo ls /sys/class/net Source: https://askubuntu.com/questions/296152/how-to-check-what-is-my-network-card-on-ubuntu

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Validate xml files with xmlstarlet on Ubuntu

Posted on December 9, 2018 by SoCRaT

sudo apt install xmlstarletxmlstarlet val XML_FILE.xml

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