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Linux Commands For Terraform Practice

This document provides essential Linux commands for practicing Terraform on a Debian-based system, covering system navigation, root access, file management, permissions, networking, Terraform workflow, and basic Git commands. It includes specific command examples for each category to facilitate effective management of the Linux environment while working with Terraform. The commands are designed to help users create and manage infrastructure efficiently.

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Linux Commands For Terraform Practice

This document provides essential Linux commands for practicing Terraform on a Debian-based system, covering system navigation, root access, file management, permissions, networking, Terraform workflow, and basic Git commands. It includes specific command examples for each category to facilitate effective management of the Linux environment while working with Terraform. The commands are designed to help users create and manage infrastructure efficiently.

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Essential Linux Commands for

Terraform Practice (Debian)


This sheet includes all the basic and necessary Linux commands you need to comfortably
practice and work with Terraform on a Debian-based system.

1. System Navigation

pwd # Show current working directory


ls # List files and folders
ls -l # Long listing format with permissions
cd <dir> # Change to a directory
cd ~ # Go to home directory
cd / # Go to root directory
cd .. # Go one directory up

2. Root Access and sudo

sudo <command> # Run a command with root privileges


sudo -i # Switch to root user (interactive shell)
exit # Exit from root or current shell session

3. File and Directory Management

mkdir <dir> # Create a new directory


mkdir -p a/b/c # Create nested directories
touch <file> # Create a new empty file
nano <file> # Open file in nano editor
cat <file> # View file content
rm <file> # Remove a file
rm -r <dir> # Remove a directory recursively
mv <src> <dest> # Move or rename a file or directory
cp <src> <dest> # Copy a file or folder
4. Permissions and Ownership

ls -l # See file permissions


chmod 755 <file> # Change file permissions (rwxr-xr-x)
chown user:user <file> # Change ownership to user

5. Networking (for installing Terraform)

sudo apt update # Update package lists


sudo apt install <pkg> # Install a package
curl -fsSL <url> # Download from URL (used in Terraform install)

6. Terraform Workflow (Basic)

terraform init # Initialize terraform in working directory


terraform validate # Validate syntax
terraform plan # See the execution plan
terraform apply # Apply changes (infrastructure create/update)
terraform destroy # Destroy created infrastructure

7. Git Basics (Optional but useful)

git init # Initialize a new git repo


git add . # Add all files to staging
git commit -m "message" # Commit with a message
git status # Check current status
git log # Show commit history

Use these commands to manage your Linux system while creating Terraform files, saving
project versions, and running cloud infrastructure experiments.

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