Welcome back to the Linux for DevOps Engineers playlist! In this hands-on session, we focus on the essential Linux commands used daily by DevOps, SRE, Cloud, and Kubernetes engineers. This is not a command memorisation tutorial; it's real, practical understanding. Linux Essential Commands | Linux for DevOps Engineers In this session, you will learn: ✅ How to know where you are in Linux (pwd, ls) ✅ How to navigate directories using cd (absolute + relative paths) ✅ How to create files & folders using mkdir, echo, cat ✅ How to find files with find ✅ How to search inside files using grep ✅ How to check system info, kernel version & disk health (uname, df -h, du -sh) ✅ How to monitor live logs using tail -f ✅ How to view system service logs using journalctl ✅ How to edit files with vi/vim without getting stuck ✅ A practice task to build confidence This video is designed for complete beginners, DevOps learners, and anyone preparing for Linux + Kubernetes work. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Understanding PWD & LS Commands (View Location + List Files) 02:12 - Navigating Linux with CD (Relative & Absolute Paths) 03:43 - Creating Files & Folders + Using CAT & ECHO 05:20 – Finding Files in Linux with the FIND Command 07:33 - Searching Text Inside Files Using GREP 09:41 - Checking System Info, Kernel, Disk Usage & Health (uname, df, du) 12:49 - Live Log Monitoring with Tail -f 14:11 - Viewing System Service Logs Using journalctl 15:52 - Getting Started with VI/Vim Editor (Absolute Basics) 18:18 - Hands-on Practice Task for You 19:30 - Conclusion & Next Steps 📌 Practice Task (Do This!) Create a folder, add files, insert content, search using grep, locate files with find, check folder size, and monitor logs using tail. Share your commands in the comments to help others learn! For 1:1 mentorship, consultations, or career guidance, you can book a session with me here: 🔗 Watch Related Playlists: - Kubernetes: - Github Actions: - Ansible: - AWX: - AI: ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LinkedIn: Website: Medium: @kumarnikhil811 #devops #linux #linuxfordevops #kubernetes