lsof
By Marc • Feb 19th, 2007 • Category: Computers, Linux, Software, Tech, UnixAny UNIX Sys Admin can benefit from the use of the lsof command.
lsof is the Linux/Unix über-tool. I use it most for getting network connection related information from a system, but that’s just the beginning for this amazing and little-known application. The tool is aptly called lsof because it “lists open files”. And remember, in Unix just about everything (including a network socket) is a file.
Daniel Miessler has an excellent write-up on his blog. Go take a look!
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Marc is a Catholic technology geek living in Tennessee. He blogs at Wild Tangents and is the host of the Catholic Vocations Podcast.
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