unix operating system

Linux / UNIX: TZ Environment Variable

by Vivek Gite on January 29, 2011 · 0 comments

What is the correct format for a TZ (time zone) environment variable for use with the Linux or UNIX operating system?

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I am looking for to only sync directories structures only. How do I copy directory structure tree without copying any files under Linux or UNIX operating system to remove server or local directory?

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Linux / UNIX: Kill User Session

by Vivek Gite on January 8, 2011 · 2 comments

How do I kill all users session under Linux or UNIX operating system using command prompt?

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How do I find Unix version and release number using command line options? What version, release, and maintenance level of Unix is running on my system?

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Solaris Buffer Overflow Protection

by Vivek Gite on March 16, 2009 · 2 comments

One of the most common ways for hackers to break into a Solaris system is to exploit buffer overflows. How do I turn on buffer overflow protection under Solaris UNIX operating system just like CentOS/Redhat Linux system?

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HP-UX: Boot Into Single User Mode

by Vivek Gite on November 21, 2008 · 1 comment

Question: I know how to boot into single user mode under Linux and FreeBSD. But, how do I boot into single user mode under HP-UX (HP9000) UNIX operating system?

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Q. Some of my programs and scripts needs a real path and not a a symbolic link. How to I determine a real path of any directory under Linux / UNIX operating systems? How do I remove references to /./, /../ and extra ‘/’ character in path?

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