Unix Basics

These flashcards cover fundamental vocabulary related to Unix basics, including account management and basic commands.

Unix account

An account on a Unix computer that allows a user to access its resources, consisting of a username (public) and a password (private).

Super user

A special account, usually named 'root', that has absolute power over the Unix system.

SSH

Secure Shell, a protocol that allows remote login and command execution on a Unix system.

PWD

Print Working Directory, a command that displays the current directory in which the user is working.

LS

List command that displays the files and directories in the current directory.

CD

Change Directory, a command used to navigate between directories in the file system.

CAT

A command that displays the content of a text file.

SFTP

Secure File Transfer Protocol, a method of transferring files between a local computer and a remote Unix account.

RM

Remove command used to delete files or directories.

Mkdir

Make Directory, a command to create a new directory.