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+ "source": "Let's get a list of available tools:"
},
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"runBlocking {\n",
- " mcpClient.ping()\n",
- "}"
+ " val listToolsResult = mcpClient.listTools()\n",
+ "\n",
+ " for (tool in listToolsResult.tools) {\n",
+ " println(\n",
+ " \"\"\"\n",
+ " |🔨Title: ${tool.title} (${tool.name})\n",
+ " |\n",
+ " |Description: ${tool.description}\n",
+ " |\n",
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+ " |Output schema: ${tool.outputSchema}\n",
+ " |Icons: ${tool.icons?.joinToString(\", \")}\n",
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+ " |Execution: ${tool.execution}\n",
+ " |\n",
+ " \"\"\".trimMargin()\n",
+ " )\n",
+ " }\n",
+ "}\n"
],
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For example, you use **ls** to list the files in a current directory, not **dir** as you would with the traditional Windows Cmd Shell. To learn about installing and using WSL, see the [Windows Subsystem for Linux Installation Guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install). Linux distributions that you can install on Windows with WSL include:\\\\n1. [Ubuntu 20.04 LTS](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9n6svws3rx71)\\\\n2. [Kali Linux](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9PKR34TNCV07)\\\\n3. [Debian GNU/Linux](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9MSVKQC78PK6)\\\\n4. [openSUSE Leap 15.1](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9NJFZK00FGKV)\\\\n5. [SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9PN498VPMF3Z)\\\\nJust to name a few. Find more in the [WSL install docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10#install-your-linux-distribution-of-choice) and install them directly from the [Microsoft Store](https://aka.ms/wslstore).\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dev-environment/mac-to-windows#command-line-shells-and-terminals\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022How to download and install Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# How to download and install Linux\\\\n## Step 3 - Follow install method instructions\\\\n### Install Linux with Windows Subsystem for Linux\\\\nTo install Linux on a Windows PC, use the install Linux command.\\\\n1. Open PowerShell or Windows Command Prompt in *administrator mode* by right-clicking and selecting \\\\u0022Run as administrator\\\\u0022.\\\\n2. Enter the Linux install command: \\\\u0060wsl --install\\\\u0060.\\\\n3. Restart your machine.\\\\n\\\\n#### Install Linux command options\\\\nBy default, the install command will use the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. You can see the other distributions that are available in the Microsoft Store by entering the command: \\\\u0060wsl -l -o\\\\u0060. If you\\\\u0027d like to install a distribution other than Ubuntu, just add \\\\u0060-d\\\\u0060 to the command with the name of the distribution you\\\\u0027d like to install:\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060powershell\\\\nwsl --install -d \\\\u003CDistro Name\\\\u003E\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\nIf the distribution you want to install isn\\\\u0027t available in the Microsoft Store, see the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) documentation on how to [Import any Linux distribution to use with WSL](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/use-custom-distro).\\\\nFor more information on how to use VS Code, Git, databases, Docker, GUI apps, GPU acceleration, NodesJS, USB devices, or mount a disk, build a custom distribution, manage disk space, or set up WSL for your enterprise business, see the [WSL documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/).\\\\n### Create a Linux Virtual Machine in the cloud\\\\nTo create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) that is hosted in the cloud on Azure, log-in to the Azure Portal and select the \\\\u201CCreate a Virtual Machine\\\\u201D service. Then follow the instructions for creating a user name, project, instance, SSH key, ports, and copying the IP address.\\\\nAzure supports a variety of options for setting up Linux VMs in the cloud. For a quickstart guide on how to set up a Linux VM, choose your preferred method:\\\\n1. [Azure Portal](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-portal?tabs=ubuntu\\\\u0026source=docs)\\\\n2. [Azure CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-cli)\\\\n3. [Azure PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-powershell)\\\\n4. [Terraform](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-terraform)\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linux/install#step-3---follow-install-method-instructions\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022How to download and install Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# How to download and install Linux\\\\n## Step 2 - Choose a Linux distribution\\\\nA large user community that consistently contributes to the distribution, fixing bugs, adding features, helping with questions, etc. is another good consideration. Ubuntu is one of the most popular distos. openSUSE has been around longer than most other distributions and offers in addition to the stable version (Leap) a rolling version (Tumbleweed). Many other distros rapidly grow popular as the needs and preferences of the user community change. 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Ubuntu offers a desktop-version and a server-version depending on how you plan to use it. The specific tasks that the operating system will be responsible for may help you determine which distribution to use. Arch Linux is a popular choice for those who want a highly customizable, do-it-yourself approach that is still stable and well-supported by a large user base. It is a much more complicated place to start, but can help you to get a better understanding of how Linux works due to the amount of custom configuration.\\\\n### System requirements\\\\nA minimal, or \\\\u0022lightweight\\\\u0022, distribution means a small footprint, with lower memory and processing speed requirements. Alpine Linux is a popular option where users will find most features disabled or not installed by default, but still has everything you need for a containerized app. Security needs: Some Linux users may have specific security concerns to consider. Kali Linux is an example of a distro designed for security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering.\\\\n### Business and Enterprise requirements\\\\nBusiness, corporate, or academic environments may have unique concerns from consumer environments. For example Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Oracle Linux offer 24/7 global support and subscription-based service. CentOS is another popular enterprise distro that is community-supported but still compatible with RHEL.\\\\n### Community support\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-2---choose-a-linux-distribution\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\\\n## Run commands by using the \\\\u0022sudo\\\\u0022 prefix\\\\nInstead of becoming the root account user in your session, you can run commands as root by using the \\\\u0060sudo \\\\u003Ccommand\\\\u003E\\\\u0060 format. This approach is safer because it will run the given command only as a superuser.\\\\nFor example, if you run \\\\u0060restart\\\\u0060 while you\\\\u0027re not elevated to superuser status, the result is as follows.\\\\n\\\\nTo run this command as a superuser instead, you can either change the session context to root (by running \\\\u0060sudo su\\\\u0060) or add the \\\\u0060sudo\\\\u0060 prefix, as follows:\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060bash\\\\nsudo reboot\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\nNow, the restart operation runs as expected by the virtual machine.\\\\n\\\\n## Package managers\\\\nPackage managers are used to install, upgrade, and remove applications in Linux. There are several different package managers, such as DPKG (Debian Package Management System), RPM (Red Hat Package Manager), and Zypper for SUSE Package managers themselves are low-level. Therefore, it might be difficult to manage software directly by using the package manager. Fortunately, there are wrappers for these tools that make it easier to install and uninstall software. For example, [yum](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Yum_%28software%29) is a wrapper around RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) and [APT](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/APT_%28software%29) is a wrapper around DPKG (Debian Package Management System).\\\\nThis tutorial assumes that you\\\\u0027re running the [Ubuntu package management system](https://ubuntu.com/server/docs/package-management). This system is derived from the same system that\\\\u0027s used by the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Therefore, we can use APT to install the software.\\\\nDepending on your Linux choice, you might have to use other tools. For example, you can use yum to install or uninstall software if you\\\\u0027re running Red Hat.\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/developer/webapps/aspnetcore/practice-troubleshoot-linux/1-2-linux-special-directories-users-package-managers#run-commands-by-using-the-sudo-prefix\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\\\n## Run commands as a superuser\\\\nThe superuser is the most privileged user account. It has root (unrestricted) access to all files and folders, and complete control over the operation of the computer. The system administrator uses this account for system maintenance.\\\\nOn UNIX-like systems, the conventional name of the superuser is \\\\u0022root\\\\u0022. The root user can do tasks that are otherwise restricted for standard users, including the following ones:\\\\n1. Changing system directories\\\\n2. 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This folder protects its contents from being changed by a standard user.\\\\nRun the following command:\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060bash\\\\necho hello world \\\\u003E /etc/helloworld.txt\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\nThe \\\\u0060echo\\\\u0060 command writes all the text that follows it to the output. The angle bracket (\\\\u0060\\\\u003E\\\\u0060) tells the system to send the output to the */etc/helloworld.txt* file instead of the console. This behavior is similar to how Windows works.\\\\nNote\\\\nLinux is case-sensitive: *Helloworld.txt*, *helloworld.txt* and *helloworld.Txt* are different files.\\\\nYou don\\\\u0027t have to provide a file name extension. The name \\\\u0022helloworld\\\\u0022 by itself is perfectly valid. 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This also applies if you want to run Linux as a server.\\\\n3. **Only want to run Linux as your primary operating system?** If you are good with a slightly more complicated install process and don\\\\u0027t need access to Windows tools (like Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc), you can run Linux on bare metal to access the full potential of your hardware without any overhead from virtualization or emulation.\\\\nLearn more about these options below.\\\\n### Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)\\\\nAvailable to those with a Windows machine, this is the most simple way to install Linux. Just run the Linux install command: \\\\u0060wsl --install\\\\u0060 to install the Ubuntu distribution.\\\\nThis method uses virtualization to integrate the Windows operating system (OS) with the Linux OS (running on an actual Linux kernel). You can add as many different Linux distributions as you please and run your favorite Linux tools, including GUI apps, alongside your favorite Windows tools. You can also mix and match Bash and PowerShell commands in the same command line. A Linux file system hosts your project files, while a separate Windows file systems hosts any developer tools, such as VS Code, that you\\\\u0027d like to work on the files with. This method of running Linux is highly efficient and performant. Once you choose a Linux distribution or opt to use the default Ubuntu distro, follow the instructions to Use the install Linux command with Windows Subsystem for Linux or learn more in the [WSL documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl).\\\\n\\\\n### Create a Virtual Machine (VM)\\\\nAvailable to everyone regardless if you\\\\u0027re using a Windows or MacOS-based machine, but will require either an Azure account, if creating a VM in the cloud, or virtualization software, if creating a VM directly on your machine (locally).\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-1---choose-a-method-to-install-linux\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022How to download and install Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# How to download and install Linux\\\\nLinux is an operating system, similar to Windows, but with many different versions due to the nature of being open source and fully customizable. To install Linux, you must choose an install method and choose a Linux distribution.\\\\nTo install Linux:\\\\n1. Choose an install method: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), Bare metal Linux; or create a Virtual Machine (VM) to run Linux locally or in the cloud.\\\\n2. Choose a Linux distribution: Ubuntu, Debian, Kali Linux, openSUSE, etc.\\\\n3. Follow the steps for your preferred install method:\\\\n3.1. Use the install Linux command with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)\\\\n3.2. Create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) in the cloud\\\\n3.3. Create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) on your local machine\\\\n3.4. Create a bootable USB to install bare-metal Linux\\\\n4. After installing Linux: Get familiar with your distribution\\\\u0027s package manager, update and upgrade the packages available, and get familiar with the other [Linux resources at Microsoft](https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/), such as training courses, Linux-versions of popular tools, news, and Open Source events.\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022New to Linux resources for SQL users\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# New to Linux resources for SQL users\\\\n**Applies to:**[SQL Server](https://learn.microsoft.com/sql/sql-server/sql-docs-navigation-guide?view=sql-server-ver17#applies-to) on Linux\\\\nThis article provides a learning path through an introduction to Linux concepts. Use the sections in the article as a guided learning path to familiarize yourself with the Linux environment.\\\\nThis list isn\\\\u0027t comprehensive but instead provides the bare minimum you need to help you administer and navigate your SQL Server on Linux environment. See the [full list of tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) to learn more.\\\\n## What is Linux?\\\\nThe [What is Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-linux.4106/) module introduces the history of Linux as an operating system. The module explains *the Kernel* and where Linux is today. 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Open PowerShell or Windows Command Prompt in *administrator mode* by right-clicking and selecting \\\\u0022Run as administrator\\\\u0022.\\\\n2. Enter the Linux install command: \\\\u0060wsl --install\\\\u0060.\\\\n3. Restart your machine.\\\\n\\\\n#### Install Linux command options\\\\nBy default, the install command will use the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. You can see the other distributions that are available in the Microsoft Store by entering the command: \\\\u0060wsl -l -o\\\\u0060. If you\\\\u0027d like to install a distribution other than Ubuntu, just add \\\\u0060-d\\\\u0060 to the command with the name of the distribution you\\\\u0027d like to install:\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060powershell\\\\nwsl --install -d \\\\u003CDistro Name\\\\u003E\\\\n\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\u0060\\\\nIf the distribution you want to install isn\\\\u0027t available in the Microsoft Store, see the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) documentation on how to [Import any Linux distribution to use with WSL](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/use-custom-distro).\\\\nFor more information on how to use VS Code, Git, databases, Docker, GUI apps, GPU acceleration, NodesJS, USB devices, or mount a disk, build a custom distribution, manage disk space, or set up WSL for your enterprise business, see the [WSL documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/).\\\\n### Create a Linux Virtual Machine in the cloud\\\\nTo create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) that is hosted in the cloud on Azure, log-in to the Azure Portal and select the \\\\u201CCreate a Virtual Machine\\\\u201D service. 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[Terraform](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-terraform)\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-3---follow-install-method-instructions\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022How to download and install Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# How to download and install Linux\\\\n## Step 2 - Choose a Linux distribution\\\\nA large user community that consistently contributes to the distribution, fixing bugs, adding features, helping with questions, etc. is another good consideration. Ubuntu is one of the most popular distos. openSUSE has been around longer than most other distributions and offers in addition to the stable version (Leap) a rolling version (Tumbleweed). Many other distros rapidly grow popular as the needs and preferences of the user community change. The Linux.org site has resources to help you assess what\\\\u0027s available, well-supported, or growing in popularity.\\\\n\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-2---choose-a-linux-distribution\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\\\n## Run commands as a superuser\\\\nTo become the root account user, run the \\\\u0060sudo su\\\\u0060 command.\\\\n\\\\nYou should notice two things: When you become root, the dollar sign character (\\\\u0060$\\\\u0060) becomes a pound sign character (\\\\u0060#\\\\u0060). Also, the username is changed to **root**. If you run the same \\\\u0060id\\\\u0060 command again, you see that the user and group ID of root are **0**.\\\\n\\\\nImportant\\\\nNow you have elevated yourself to the \\\\u0022superuser\\\\u0022 role in your session, you have complete access to the system. 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To see the content, run \\\\u0060cat /etc/helloworld.txt\\\\u0060.\\\\n\\\\nThe \\\\u0060cat\\\\u0060 command reads files sequentially, and writes their content to the standard output. Therefore, it writes \\\\u0022hello world\\\\u0022 in the console.\\\\nTo prevent mistakes that could damage the system while you\\\\u0027re elevated to root status, it\\\\u0027s a good practice to exit the root session and return to your standard user session to avoid some dangerous operations. To do this, run \\\\u0060exit\\\\u0060. You can see that the pound sign reverts to a dollar sign, and the username is displayed as your standard user.\\\\n\\\\nFor additional practice, run the same \\\\u0060ll\\\\u0060 and \\\\u0060cat\\\\u0060 commands within your standard user context. You\\\\u0027ll see that you can\\\\u0027t create the file in the */etc/* folder, but can you list the file and read the contents.\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/developer/webapps/aspnetcore/practice-troubleshoot-linux/1-2-linux-special-directories-users-package-managers#run-commands-as-a-superuser\\u0022},{\\u0022title\\u0022:\\u0022Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\u0022,\\u0022content\\u0022:\\u0022# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\\\n## Remove packages\\\\nFinding the file doesn\\\\u0027t involve package managers. Instead, you\\\\u0027ll run a standard search for files in Linux. There are several ways to do so. One of the most common search commands is \\\\u0060find\\\\u0060. However, this command is also confusing to use, so we won\\\\u0027t discuss it here. Instead, we\\\\u0027ll use \\\\u0060whereis\\\\u0060.\\\\nNote\\\\nLinux is very well documented. Nearly every command has a useful help page available. Use the [man](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/man-command-in-linux-with-examples/) and [info](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/info-command-in-linux-with-examples/) commands to show the Help pages in Linux. For example, to learn more on your own about the \\\\u0060find\\\\u0060 command, run \\\\u0060man find\\\\u0060 or \\\\u0060info find\\\\u0060.\\\\nAccording to the Help page for \\\\u0060whereis\\\\u0060, the definition is as follows:\\\\n\\\\u0060whereis\\\\u0060 locates the binary, source, and manual files for the specified command names.\\\\nIf you run \\\\u0060whereis apache2\\\\u0060, you should find the */etc/apache2* installation.\\\\n\\\\nRemember that the */etc/* directory is where the system configuration files are located. To learn whether \\\\u0022apache2\\\\u0022is a file or folder, run \\\\u0060ll /etc/apache2\\\\u0060. As you can see, this is a folder, and it contains the apache2 configuration files.\\\\n\\\\nYou expect \\\\u0060apache2\\\\u0060 to contain these files and folders because you used the \\\\u0060apt remove\\\\u0060 command that doesn\\\\u0027t delete the configuration files.\\\\nAs final step, run the \\\\u0060apt purge\\\\u0060 command to see its effect. You can run a purge to clean up the installation folder even after you remove the package. The following screenshot shows that \\\\u0060whereis\\\\u0060 didn\\\\u0027t find anything. This is because the \\\\u0060purge\\\\u0060 command removed the configuration files together with the binaries.\\\\n\\u0022,\\u0022contentUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/developer/webapps/aspnetcore/practice-troubleshoot-linux/1-2-linux-special-directories-users-package-managers#remove-packages\\u0022}]}\"}],\"structuredContent\":{\"results\":[{\"title\":\"How to download and install Linux\",\"content\":\"# How to download and install Linux\\n## Step 2 - Choose a Linux distribution\\nThe different versions of Linux are called \\u0022distributions\\u0022 (sometimes shortened to \\u201Cdistros\\u201D). So there isn\\u2019t actually a way to just \\u201Cinstall Linux\\u201D, you first need to choose which distribution that uses the Linux kernel you want to download and install. There are over 600 active Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Debian, Kali Linux, openSUSE, and more. There are a number of factors to consider in choosing a distribution, such as:\\n### Required Linux experience\\nIf you\\u2019re new to Linux, you may want to start with Ubuntu. This is one of the most common starting places for Linux users due to the level of support and ease of use. Ubuntu offers a desktop-version and a server-version depending on how you plan to use it. The specific tasks that the operating system will be responsible for may help you determine which distribution to use. Arch Linux is a popular choice for those who want a highly customizable, do-it-yourself approach that is still stable and well-supported by a large user base. It is a much more complicated place to start, but can help you to get a better understanding of how Linux works due to the amount of custom configuration.\\n### System requirements\\nA minimal, or \\u0022lightweight\\u0022, distribution means a small footprint, with lower memory and processing speed requirements. Alpine Linux is a popular option where users will find most features disabled or not installed by default, but still has everything you need for a containerized app. Security needs: Some Linux users may have specific security concerns to consider. Kali Linux is an example of a distro designed for security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering.\\n### Business and Enterprise requirements\\nBusiness, corporate, or academic environments may have unique concerns from consumer environments. For example Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Oracle Linux offer 24/7 global support and subscription-based service. CentOS is another popular enterprise distro that is community-supported but still compatible with RHEL.\\n### Community support\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-2---choose-a-linux-distribution\"},{\"title\":\"Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\",\"content\":\"# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\n## Run commands by using the \\u0022sudo\\u0022 prefix\\nInstead of becoming the root account user in your session, you can run commands as root by using the \\u0060sudo \\u003Ccommand\\u003E\\u0060 format. This approach is safer because it will run the given command only as a superuser.\\nFor example, if you run \\u0060restart\\u0060 while you\\u0027re not elevated to superuser status, the result is as follows.\\n\\nTo run this command as a superuser instead, you can either change the session context to root (by running \\u0060sudo su\\u0060) or add the \\u0060sudo\\u0060 prefix, as follows:\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060bash\\nsudo reboot\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060\\nNow, the restart operation runs as expected by the virtual machine.\\n\\n## Package managers\\nPackage managers are used to install, upgrade, and remove applications in Linux. There are several different package managers, such as DPKG (Debian Package Management System), RPM (Red Hat Package Manager), and Zypper for SUSE Package managers themselves are low-level. Therefore, it might be difficult to manage software directly by using the package manager. Fortunately, there are wrappers for these tools that make it easier to install and uninstall software. For example, [yum](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Yum_%28software%29) is a wrapper around RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) and [APT](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/APT_%28software%29) is a wrapper around DPKG (Debian Package Management System).\\nThis tutorial assumes that you\\u0027re running the [Ubuntu package management system](https://ubuntu.com/server/docs/package-management). This system is derived from the same system that\\u0027s used by the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Therefore, we can use APT to install the software.\\nDepending on your Linux choice, you might have to use other tools. For example, you can use yum to install or uninstall software if you\\u0027re running Red Hat.\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/developer/webapps/aspnetcore/practice-troubleshoot-linux/1-2-linux-special-directories-users-package-managers#run-commands-by-using-the-sudo-prefix\"},{\"title\":\"Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\",\"content\":\"# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\n## Run commands as a superuser\\nThe superuser is the most privileged user account. It has root (unrestricted) access to all files and folders, and complete control over the operation of the computer. The system administrator uses this account for system maintenance.\\nOn UNIX-like systems, the conventional name of the superuser is \\u0022root\\u0022. The root user can do tasks that are otherwise restricted for standard users, including the following ones:\\n1. Changing system directories\\n2. Changing user privileges\\n3. Changing file ownership\\n4. System-related tasks such as restarts\\n5. Installation of certain applications\\nThere are several ways to run commands as the root account user. One is to use the \\u0060sudo su\\u0060 command. In this command, \\u0060sudo\\u0060 is short for \\u0060superuser do\\u0060, and \\u0060su\\u0060 is an abbreviation for \\u0022switch user.\\u0022 You can also use the \\u0060su\\u0060 command to switch between standard users.\\nImportant\\nAfter you become the root account user, everything you do runs in root context. Therefore, you should act carefully because the root account has access to the entire system.\\nTo demonstrate a permissions issue, create a text file in a special folder that\\u0027s named */etc*.\\nThe */etc/* folder is where system configuration files are located. This folder protects its contents from being changed by a standard user.\\nRun the following command:\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060bash\\necho hello world \\u003E /etc/helloworld.txt\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060\\nThe \\u0060echo\\u0060 command writes all the text that follows it to the output. The angle bracket (\\u0060\\u003E\\u0060) tells the system to send the output to the */etc/helloworld.txt* file instead of the console. This behavior is similar to how Windows works.\\nNote\\nLinux is case-sensitive: *Helloworld.txt*, *helloworld.txt* and *helloworld.Txt* are different files.\\nYou don\\u0027t have to provide a file name extension. The name \\u0022helloworld\\u0022 by itself is perfectly valid. (The \\u0022txt\\u0022 extension is used here only as an example.)\\nWhen you run this command, you receive a **permission denied** error message.\\n\\nThe operation fails because the */etc* folder is special folder that a standard user can\\u0027t change. Verify the user by running the \\u0060id\\u0060 command.\\n\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/developer/webapps/aspnetcore/practice-troubleshoot-linux/1-2-linux-special-directories-users-package-managers#run-commands-as-a-superuser\"},{\"title\":\"How to download and install Linux\",\"content\":\"# How to download and install Linux\\n## Step 1 - Choose a method to install Linux\\nThe choice of which method to use for installing Linux depends on your needs and preferences.\\n1. **New to using Linux?** We recommend starting with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as it\\u0027s the easiest way to get up and running.\\n2. **Work in a business environment with more complex needs related to scale or security?** We recommend running Linux as a Virtual Machine (VM) in the cloud and checking out the support that Azure has to offer. This also applies if you want to run Linux as a server.\\n3. **Only want to run Linux as your primary operating system?** If you are good with a slightly more complicated install process and don\\u0027t need access to Windows tools (like Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc), you can run Linux on bare metal to access the full potential of your hardware without any overhead from virtualization or emulation.\\nLearn more about these options below.\\n### Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)\\nAvailable to those with a Windows machine, this is the most simple way to install Linux. Just run the Linux install command: \\u0060wsl --install\\u0060 to install the Ubuntu distribution.\\nThis method uses virtualization to integrate the Windows operating system (OS) with the Linux OS (running on an actual Linux kernel). You can add as many different Linux distributions as you please and run your favorite Linux tools, including GUI apps, alongside your favorite Windows tools. You can also mix and match Bash and PowerShell commands in the same command line. A Linux file system hosts your project files, while a separate Windows file systems hosts any developer tools, such as VS Code, that you\\u0027d like to work on the files with. This method of running Linux is highly efficient and performant. Once you choose a Linux distribution or opt to use the default Ubuntu distro, follow the instructions to Use the install Linux command with Windows Subsystem for Linux or learn more in the [WSL documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl).\\n\\n### Create a Virtual Machine (VM)\\nAvailable to everyone regardless if you\\u0027re using a Windows or MacOS-based machine, but will require either an Azure account, if creating a VM in the cloud, or virtualization software, if creating a VM directly on your machine (locally).\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-1---choose-a-method-to-install-linux\"},{\"title\":\"How to download and install Linux\",\"content\":\"# How to download and install Linux\\nLinux is an operating system, similar to Windows, but with many different versions due to the nature of being open source and fully customizable. To install Linux, you must choose an install method and choose a Linux distribution.\\nTo install Linux:\\n1. Choose an install method: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), Bare metal Linux; or create a Virtual Machine (VM) to run Linux locally or in the cloud.\\n2. Choose a Linux distribution: Ubuntu, Debian, Kali Linux, openSUSE, etc.\\n3. Follow the steps for your preferred install method:\\n3.1. Use the install Linux command with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)\\n3.2. Create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) in the cloud\\n3.3. Create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) on your local machine\\n3.4. Create a bootable USB to install bare-metal Linux\\n4. After installing Linux: Get familiar with your distribution\\u0027s package manager, update and upgrade the packages available, and get familiar with the other [Linux resources at Microsoft](https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/), such as training courses, Linux-versions of popular tools, news, and Open Source events.\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install\"},{\"title\":\"New to Linux resources for SQL users\",\"content\":\"# New to Linux resources for SQL users\\n**Applies to:**[SQL Server](https://learn.microsoft.com/sql/sql-server/sql-docs-navigation-guide?view=sql-server-ver17#applies-to) on Linux\\nThis article provides a learning path through an introduction to Linux concepts. Use the sections in the article as a guided learning path to familiarize yourself with the Linux environment.\\nThis list isn\\u0027t comprehensive but instead provides the bare minimum you need to help you administer and navigate your SQL Server on Linux environment. See the [full list of tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) to learn more.\\n## What is Linux?\\nThe [What is Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-linux.4106/) module introduces the history of Linux as an operating system. The module explains *the Kernel* and where Linux is today. This tutorial serves as an introduction to Linux, helping you get started.\\n## Select a distribution\\nAfter you know the history of Linux, decide which [distribution of Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/selecting-a-linux-distribution.4117/) best suits your business needs.\\nSQL Server 2025 (17.x) is [supported](https://learn.microsoft.com/sql/linux/sql-server-linux-release-notes-2025?view=sql-server-ver17#supported-platforms) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu.\\nSQL Server 2022 (16.x) and earlier versions are [also supported](https://learn.microsoft.com/sql/linux/sql-server-linux-release-notes-2022?view=sql-server-ver17#supported-platforms) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).\\n## Get around directories\\nAfter you choose the appropriate distribution of Linux, familiarize yourself with [getting around Linux directories](https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-around-in-linux-directories.4120/).\\nThis module helps you answer the following questions:\\n1. How to navigate between different files\\n2. How to identify a file from a directory\\n3. Identify different directories\\n## Install new software\\nNext, learn how to [install new software](https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-new-software-debian-red-hat-slackware.4119/) on your new Linux operating system. This module covers installing new software on the Debian and Red Hat Linux operating systems.\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/sql/linux/new-to-linux-resources?view=sql-server-ver17\"},{\"title\":\"How to download and install Linux\",\"content\":\"# How to download and install Linux\\n## Step 3 - Follow install method instructions\\n### Install Linux with Windows Subsystem for Linux\\nTo install Linux on a Windows PC, use the install Linux command.\\n1. Open PowerShell or Windows Command Prompt in *administrator mode* by right-clicking and selecting \\u0022Run as administrator\\u0022.\\n2. Enter the Linux install command: \\u0060wsl --install\\u0060.\\n3. Restart your machine.\\n\\n#### Install Linux command options\\nBy default, the install command will use the Ubuntu distribution of Linux. You can see the other distributions that are available in the Microsoft Store by entering the command: \\u0060wsl -l -o\\u0060. If you\\u0027d like to install a distribution other than Ubuntu, just add \\u0060-d\\u0060 to the command with the name of the distribution you\\u0027d like to install:\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060powershell\\nwsl --install -d \\u003CDistro Name\\u003E\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060\\nIf the distribution you want to install isn\\u0027t available in the Microsoft Store, see the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) documentation on how to [Import any Linux distribution to use with WSL](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/use-custom-distro).\\nFor more information on how to use VS Code, Git, databases, Docker, GUI apps, GPU acceleration, NodesJS, USB devices, or mount a disk, build a custom distribution, manage disk space, or set up WSL for your enterprise business, see the [WSL documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/).\\n### Create a Linux Virtual Machine in the cloud\\nTo create a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) that is hosted in the cloud on Azure, log-in to the Azure Portal and select the \\u201CCreate a Virtual Machine\\u201D service. Then follow the instructions for creating a user name, project, instance, SSH key, ports, and copying the IP address.\\nAzure supports a variety of options for setting up Linux VMs in the cloud. For a quickstart guide on how to set up a Linux VM, choose your preferred method:\\n1. [Azure Portal](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-portal?tabs=ubuntu\\u0026source=docs)\\n2. [Azure CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-cli)\\n3. [Azure PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-powershell)\\n4. [Terraform](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-terraform)\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-3---follow-install-method-instructions\"},{\"title\":\"How to download and install Linux\",\"content\":\"# How to download and install Linux\\n## Step 2 - Choose a Linux distribution\\nA large user community that consistently contributes to the distribution, fixing bugs, adding features, helping with questions, etc. is another good consideration. Ubuntu is one of the most popular distos. openSUSE has been around longer than most other distributions and offers in addition to the stable version (Leap) a rolling version (Tumbleweed). Many other distros rapidly grow popular as the needs and preferences of the user community change. The Linux.org site has resources to help you assess what\\u0027s available, well-supported, or growing in popularity.\\n\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/linux/install#step-2---choose-a-linux-distribution\"},{\"title\":\"Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\",\"content\":\"# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\n## Run commands as a superuser\\nTo become the root account user, run the \\u0060sudo su\\u0060 command.\\n\\nYou should notice two things: When you become root, the dollar sign character (\\u0060$\\u0060) becomes a pound sign character (\\u0060#\\u0060). Also, the username is changed to **root**. If you run the same \\u0060id\\u0060 command again, you see that the user and group ID of root are **0**.\\n\\nImportant\\nNow you have elevated yourself to the \\u0022superuser\\u0022 role in your session, you have complete access to the system. Keep in mind that this is a potentially dangerous situation, and you should exercise caution as you continue.\\nNow, run the same command one more time:\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060bash\\necho hello world \\u003E /etc/helloworld.txt\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060\\nThis time, you don\\u0027t receive any error message. To verify if the file is created, run the following command:\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060bash\\nll /etc/hello*\\n\\u0060\\u0060\\u0060\\nThe \\u0060ll\\u0060 command lists the files and subfolders that are in a specified folder. In this example, the \\u0060/etc/hello*\\u0060 parameter value limits the command output to the files or folders whose name begins in \\u0060hello\\u0060.\\n\\nThe output shows that the file was created. What if we want to examine the content of the file? The \\u0060cat\\u0060 command helps here. To see the content, run \\u0060cat /etc/helloworld.txt\\u0060.\\n\\nThe \\u0060cat\\u0060 command reads files sequentially, and writes their content to the standard output. Therefore, it writes \\u0022hello world\\u0022 in the console.\\nTo prevent mistakes that could damage the system while you\\u0027re elevated to root status, it\\u0027s a good practice to exit the root session and return to your standard user session to avoid some dangerous operations. To do this, run \\u0060exit\\u0060. You can see that the pound sign reverts to a dollar sign, and the username is displayed as your standard user.\\n\\nFor additional practice, run the same \\u0060ll\\u0060 and \\u0060cat\\u0060 commands within your standard user context. You\\u0027ll see that you can\\u0027t create the file in the */etc/* folder, but can you list the file and read the contents.\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/developer/webapps/aspnetcore/practice-troubleshoot-linux/1-2-linux-special-directories-users-package-managers#run-commands-as-a-superuser\"},{\"title\":\"Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\",\"content\":\"# Part 1.2 - Basic operations on Linux\\n## Remove packages\\nFinding the file doesn\\u0027t involve package managers. Instead, you\\u0027ll run a standard search for files in Linux. There are several ways to do so. One of the most common search commands is \\u0060find\\u0060. However, this command is also confusing to use, so we won\\u0027t discuss it here. Instead, we\\u0027ll use \\u0060whereis\\u0060.\\nNote\\nLinux is very well documented. Nearly every command has a useful help page available. Use the [man](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/man-command-in-linux-with-examples/) and [info](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/info-command-in-linux-with-examples/) commands to show the Help pages in Linux. For example, to learn more on your own about the \\u0060find\\u0060 command, run \\u0060man find\\u0060 or \\u0060info find\\u0060.\\nAccording to the Help page for \\u0060whereis\\u0060, the definition is as follows:\\n\\u0060whereis\\u0060 locates the binary, source, and manual files for the specified command names.\\nIf you run \\u0060whereis apache2\\u0060, you should find the */etc/apache2* installation.\\n\\nRemember that the */etc/* directory is where the system configuration files are located. To learn whether \\u0022apache2\\u0022is a file or folder, run \\u0060ll /etc/apache2\\u0060. 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