How to Create and Use Alias Command in Linux | Top Docs with Jay LaCroix

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In this video, we'll take a look at the alias command in Linux. The alias command can help save time and reduce frustration by creating customizable shortcuts in the command line. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Create An Alias 2:36 Listing Your Aliases 3:26 Removing An Alias 4:09 Different Use Cases for Aliases 4:43 Simplifying the Output of df -h 7:17 Simplifying the Output of mount 8:37 Curling for your IP address 9:28 Simplify Package Installation 10:55 Simplify Package Upgrades 12:04 Curling for a Speedtest 13:43 Grab the top processes 15:03 Making Your Aliases Sticky 17:08 Conclusion New to Cloud Computing? Get started here with a $100 credit → https://www.linode.com/lp/youtube-viewers/?ifso=linodetube&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=TopDocs Read the doc for more information on the alias command → https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/how-to-use-the-linux-alias-command/ Check out some more Linux command line tips → https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/linux-command-line-tips/ Subscribe to get notified of new episodes as they come out → https://www.youtube.com/linode?sub_confirmation=1 #Linode #alias #commands #Linux #CommandLine Product: Linode, Linux, Command Line; Jay LaCroix;