System Management
108 commands in this category.
DISTRIBUTION:
alma-kernel-check
Checks installed kernels and the default boot kernel on AlmaLinux.
alma-release
Displays release information for the AlmaLinux installation.
alma-syspurpose-check
Checks Subscription/Syspurpose configuration in RHEL-compatible AlmaLinux setups.
almalinux-deploy
Migrates compatible CentOS systems to AlmaLinux.
alog
Manages system logs on AIX.
beadm
Manages ZFS boot environments.
bectl
Manages ZFS boot environments on FreeBSD.
cerbere
Pantheon Session Watcher for automatic restart of central components.
cstm
System Management Tool (HP-UX)
debconf-show
Displays the debconf configuration values of a package.
debootstrap
Create a minimal Debian-based system in a directory.
defaults
Manages macOS application settings.
dmesg
Displays kernel messages (BSD version).
dracut
Creates or updates initramfs images.
elevate-release
Installs ELevate components for major upgrades in the AlmaLinux/RHEL ecosystem.
eos-dracut
Assists in rebuilding the initramfs in the EndeavourOS context.
errclear
Deletes error reports on AIX.
errpt
Displays system error reports on AIX.
eselect
Manages system-wide selection for various components (Python versions, OpenGL implementations, etc.).
eselect java
Manages installed Java implementations and version selection.
eselect kernel
Manages kernel modules, sources, and configurations.
eselect news
Manages Gentoo news items (important notes after updates).
eselect opengl
Manages the OpenGL implementation selection (e.g., mesa vs. nvidia).
eselect python
Select the system-wide Python implementation or version.
eselect ruby
Manage Ruby implementations / versions system-wide.
eselect xdg
Manages xdg-open compatibility and default applications via eselect xdg (Addon).
fmadm
Manages fault management.
fmdump
Displays fault management logs.
foreman-installer
Installs and configures Foreman/Katello in RHEL-like environments.
freebsd-update
Fetch and install FreeBSD base system updates.
freebsd-version
Displays the FreeBSD version information.
fstat
Displays information about open files.
garuda-assistant
Opens the Garuda Assistant for maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleanup.
garuda-boot-options
Manages Garuda-optimized kernel and boot options.
garuda-boot-repair
Launches Garuda Boot Repair to fix GRUB/boot issues.
garuda-settings-manager
Launches the Garuda Settings Manager for system-level configuration tasks.
garuda-system-maintenance
Runs Garuda maintenance routines for package cache, mirrors, and status checks.
gpart
Manages partition tables and disk partitions.
grubby
Manages kernel boot entries and boot parameters.
instfix
Manages software fixes on AIX.
kctune
Kernel Tuning Tool (HP-UX)
kcweb
Kernel Configuration Web Interface (HP-UX)
kdump
Displays ktrace output in a readable format.
kenv
Reads/sets kernel environment variables.
kldload
Loads kernel modules at runtime.
kldunload
Unloads kernel modules at runtime.
ktrace
Monitors system calls and signals of processes.
launchctl
Manages launch daemons and agents on macOS.
leapp
Performs in-place upgrades between supported RHEL major versions.
lockstat
Analyzes lock contention and wait times in kernel/userland.
lssrc
Lists System Resource Controller services.
manjaro-settings-manager
Launches the Manjaro Settings Manager for Kernel, Language, and Hardware settings.
mdb
Starts the modular debugger for kernel and userland analysis.
mdconfig
Creates and manages memory disks.
mergemaster
Merges configuration files after system updates.
mhwd-kernel
Lists, installs, and removes kernel versions on Manjaro.
migrate2rocky
Migrates compatible RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux installations to Rocky Linux.
mpstat
Displays multi-processor statistics.
msm
Shortcut for the Manjaro Settings Manager.
newsyslog
Log rotation for system and service logs.
nim
AIX Network Installation Manager (Server Side)
nimclient
NIM client for AIX installations.
oslevel
Displays AIX version information.
pop-upgrade
Performs distribution upgrades for Pop!_OS.
pro
Manages advanced security and compliance features (only on Ubuntu, for Enterprise).
projadd
Creates a new project in Solaris RBAC/resource control management.
projmod
Modifies existing Solaris projects and their attributes.
proxmox-boot-tool
Manages systemd-boot/EFI boot configuration on Proxmox hosts.
prstat
Displays process statistics (Solaris top).
pstack
Prints the stack trace of a running process.
pve7to8
Runs the official Proxmox VE 7->8 Upgrade-Checker.
pve8to9
Runs the official Proxmox VE 8->9 Upgrade-Checker.
pvebanner
Displays or updates the Proxmox login/console banner.
pvenode
Node-related management commands (Status, Tasks, Wake-on-LAN, Ceph etc.).
pvesubscription
Manages Proxmox subscriptions and displays the current license status.
pveversion
Displays installed Proxmox VE versions and kernel status.
refresh
Reloads the service configuration on AIX.
rhc
Manages Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Connector integrations.
rhsmcertd
Service for automatic certificate and subscription management (RHSM).
rocky-kernel-verify
Checks the installed Rocky Kernel and boot default kernel.
rocky-release
Displays information about the installed Rocky Linux release version.
rpm-ostree
Manages immutable Fedora variants like Silverblue or Kinoite.
rpmconf
Assists in merging RPM configuration files after updates.
sam
System Administrator (HP-UX)
scutil
Manages system configuration on macOS.
set_parms
Configures basic system parameters (HP-UX).
smc
Solaris Management Console (CLI version).
smit
Launch the AIX System Management Interface Tool (graphical admin menus).
smitty
Run SMIT in text mode for AIX administration.
softwareupdate
Handles system updates.
startsrc
Starts SRC services on AIX.
stopsrc
Stops SRC services on AIX.
subscription-manager
Manages Red Hat subscriptions, repositories, and system registration.
svcadm
Enable, disable, refresh, or restart SMF services.
svccfg
Configures SMF services, instances, and properties in Illumos.
svcs
List SMF service states on Solaris/illumos.
sw_vers
Displays macOS version information.
switchboard
Open elementary Switchboard system settings.
switchboard-settings
Launches settings with direct access to Switchboard modules.
sysrc
Safely reads/writes rc.conf entries via CLI.
system76-firmware-cli
Manages firmware updates through the System76 infrastructure.
system76-scheduler
Optimizes process prioritization for interactive workloads on Pop!_OS.
system_profiler
Displays detailed system information (macOS).
termproxy
Proxy service for shell/console connections in the Proxmox Web Interface.
transactional-update
For atomic updates in SLE Micro/Transactional Systems.
ubuntu-security-status
Displays security updates and support status.
yast2
The modern version of YaST (CLI frontend for all modules).
zonename
Prints the current zone name.