How to View File Contents in Linux Command Line

Navigate and Manage Files Like a Pro on AlexHost Linux VPS

Why master Linux CLI navigation? Command-line tools like

,, and are your superpowers for managing files on a Linux VPS hosted by AlexHost. With full root access and blazing-fast SSDs, AlexHost provides the perfect environment to zip through files, monitor logs, or debug apps efficiently. This guide dives into using,, and to navigate and manage files quickly, with practical examples tailored for your VPS.

Cat

The cat command in Linux is used to output the contents of text files to the terminal. The name “cat” comes from concatenate, which reflects one of the main functions of the command – combining files and outputting their contents into one stream. Here is an example of using the command, showing the output of the operating system and its version, with some details.

Less

As for this tool, less looks at the file one page at a time. How does it work? What makes it special is that it provides a convenient way to view large text files, allowing you to scroll up and down, as well as perform various navigation operations. As for navigations,we described in all details here.

Tail

The tail command in Linux is designed to display the last lines of a text file. It is useful when you need to monitor changes to a file in real time, especially in the case of logs, logs, or other files to which data is constantly being added. For example, this command will display the last 100 rows and monitor changes in real time.

Conclusion: Navigate Files with Ease on AlexHost

With cat, less, and tail, you can zip through files on your AlexHost Linux VPS like a pro. Use cat for quick dumps, less for browsing big files, and tail -f for live log monitoring. AlexHost’s fast SSDs and root access make these tools shine, whether you’re debugging Nginx or checking system info. Master these commands, and your file management will be fast, secure, and stress-free!