How do I extract a tar file?
Using the following command in SSH, you will be able to extract files from your tar file.
tar -xf file.tar
How to tar a file using SSH?
Use the following command if you want to create a tar and compress a file (or folder).
tar -czf /path/to/save/file.tar folder_or_file_name
The options used in the above command are outlined below for your understanding.
-c = create
-z = compress a file
-f = use the file mentioned instead of tape drive
A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be."
- Albert Einstein
SSH ls pagewise or limit long output
If your SSH ls command output is really long, and cannot be viewed on screen - you can use the following command to part of it with a more command to continue down the list.
ls [options here] | more
Example:-
ls -l | more
My 22nd Birthday
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