Working with the command line may be frightening for new Linux converts coming from the Windows world. It is, nevertheless, not difficult to use. You just need to learn a few simple commands to get started with the command line.

Although most Linux versions are simple to use and have a user-friendly graphical user interface, knowing how to utilize the command line may be quite beneficial. The command line provides you additional system choices and access to capabilities that aren't available through a graphical user interface.

In this article, we will look at some of the most common Linux commands that Linux system administrators use daily.

Getting Information About the Command

Obtaining information about command options for the purpose of storing commands is seldom essential and might be time consuming. If you don't use the command frequently, the choices can easily be forgotten. Most commands offer a —help option that prints a brief explanation of how to use the command before exiting:

command_name --help

Basic Linux commands you need to know

Here are the 10 most important Linux commands to learn out of the hundreds available. This introduction to some popular Linux commands is for you if you're a Windows system administrator looking to expand your abilities to Linux, a new convert to Linux, or someone looking for a job in IT.


Linux system administrators often use these commands; in fact, they utilize at least eight of them on a daily basis. You will always use these commands, no matter how long you use Linux. Some of these will be familiar to MS-DOS users, and it's no surprise since they serve the same purpose on both operating systems.