Using nohup to Keep Commands Running After Terminal Closure The nohup command allows you to run a command in the background and keep it running even after the terminal session is closed.

To run commands simultaneously or in parallel, use the ampersand (&). However, keep in mind that using an ampersand sends the process to the background, allowing the next command to start immediately.

One of Linux's strengths as an operating system is its ability to be configured and tweaked to suit your tastes. Using the command line allows you to issue powerful commands that are unavailable ...

The eval command allows you to run the contents of variables as commands and can be very useful -- especially in scripts.

There's a command line tool for running multiple commands on multiple Linux servers at once. Jack Wallen shows you how with Parallel-SSH.

If nano is your Linux editor of choice, and you want to make it a bit more flexible, Jack Wallen is ready to help you with the built-in Execute tool.