Systems Administration
23 May 2024
chmod 775 Command | Linux Usage, Tips, and Examples

During the management of file permissions on IOFLOOD Linux servers, the chmod 775 command is a key tool for setting appropriate access levels. The chmod 775 command grants read, write, and execute permissions to the file owner and the group, while allowing read and execute permissions for others. Today’s article will delve into the specifics
23 May 2024
What is chmod 755? | Linux File Permissions Guide

When configuring file permissions on servers at IOFLOOD, the chmod 755 command is a useful tool for ensuring the right balance between accessibility and security. The chmod 755 command allows the file owner to read, write, and execute the file, while granting read and execute permissions to group members and other users. In this guide,
23 May 2024
Mastering ‘Chmod 700’ | Command Guide for Linux/Unix

While administrating servers at IOFLOOD, setting appropriate file permissions is key to maintaining security and privacy. The chmod 700 command is especially common as it allows only the file owner to read, write, and execute the file, thereby restricting access for all other users. In order to assist our bare metal hosting customers and fellow
23 May 2024
chmod 644 Command | Set Read-Write Permissions in Unix

Managing file permissions for scripts at IOFLOOD often involves using commands like chmod 644 to balance security and usability. The chmod 644 command sets a file’s permissions so that the owner can read and write the file, while others can only read it. This guide will focus on the practical application of chmod 644, with
23 May 2024
chmod 400 Explained | Set Read-Only Permission in Linux

On Linux servers at IOFLOOD, setting appropriate file permissions is key to maintaining security and integrity. The chmod 400 command plays a vital role by granting read-only access to the file owner while denying all permissions to others. This guide will focus on the practical application of chmod 400, with illustrative examples and thorough explanations,
23 May 2024
How to Use chmod +x | Make Files Executable in Unix

As we handle various scripts and applications on servers at IOFLOOD, understanding the chmod +x command becomes vital for ensuring files are executable. To assist our bare metal hosting customers and fellow developers, we have crafted today’s article on with step-by-step examples and explanations on managing file permissions in Unix systems. In this guide, we’ll
23 May 2024
Sum Operation with AWK | Aggregate Functions in Unix

Managing data efficiently is a crucial part of our operations at IOFLOOD, especially when dealing with log files and various data outputs across numerous servers. Often, we encounter the need to perform quick calculations directly from the command line, which is where the awk tool comes in. In today’s article, we will delve into the
23 May 2024
AWK Substring Function | Unix String Manipulation Guide

Developing scripts for text processing tasks at IOFLOOD often requires utilizing specialized functions like the substring function in AWK. We regularly use the function to extract specific portions of strings based on defined positions and lengths, for consistent and precise data manipulation. In this guide, we’ll share our tips and tricks on the usage of
23 May 2024
Using AWK ‘split’ Function | Field Separation Techniques

Exploring text processing functionalities at IOFLOOD often involves testing practical usage cases of specialized functions like ‘split’ in AWK. Through our experience we have found that the ‘split’ function divides strings into arrays, based on delimiters, which enables us to easily handle data parsing tasks. In today’s article, we’ll explore into the usage of the
23 May 2024
AWK Regex Usage Guide | Pattern Matching in Linux/Unix

When scripting complex text processing tasks at IOFLOOD, understanding how to use regular expressions (regex) in AWK can help tremendously. In today’s article, we’ll dive into the usage of regex in AWK, providing practical examples and detailed explanations to assist our cloud server hosting customers and fellow developers in harnessing the power of regex for