Linux-Basics-Complete-Course-With-Notes-Slides

Lab - Linux Kernel

To check the exact kernel version that is running in this system.

$ uname -r

what is the kernel version in 4.15.0-88-generic?

Look for the first digit. In this case, it is 15

What is the major version number of the kernel 4.15.0-88-generic

Look for the second digit after the kernel version separated by a . In this case, it is 15

Which command would you run to print the messages generated by the kernel?

Type the command dmesg to see the messages.
$ dmesg

To list/count all block devices of type disk that are present in the system

Run: lsblk and count the number of disk devices.
$ lsblk

To check total number of physical cores in the system.

Run lscpu and multiply the Core(s) per socket with the number of Socket(s):
$ lscpu

To check total online memory

Run the lsmem command and look for the value of online memory
$ lsmem