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Linux Tech Enthusiast
Linux Tech Enthusiast
Dec 27, 2025 · Operations

Comprehensive Guide to Linux File Search Commands

This article explains how to locate files and commands on a Linux system using utilities such as which, whereis, locate (with updatedb), and find with a wide range of options like -name, -size, -user, -perm, -type, -time, -inum, logical operators, and -exec, providing concrete command examples for each scenario.

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Comprehensive Guide to Linux File Search Commands
Raymond Ops
Raymond Ops
Jul 16, 2025 · Operations

Master Linux File Search: locate vs find – Fast Tips & Advanced Options

This guide explains how the Linux locate and find commands work, covering their performance characteristics, key features, common options, search criteria, combining conditions, actions, and how to use xargs for parameter passing, helping users choose the right tool for efficient file searching.

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Master Linux File Search: locate vs find – Fast Tips & Advanced Options
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Jan 12, 2025 · Operations

Master Linux File Search: locate vs. find – Fast Tips and Advanced Options

This guide explains how Linux’s locate and find commands work, compares their performance and features, and provides detailed usage examples, options, and advanced techniques such as depth control, type filtering, size and time queries, permission checks, combined conditions, and xargs integration.

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Master Linux File Search: locate vs. find – Fast Tips and Advanced Options
Aikesheng Open Source Community
Aikesheng Open Source Community
Jan 31, 2023 · Databases

Useful MySQL Functions and SQL Techniques for Data Manipulation

This article presents a collection of practical MySQL functions and SQL commands—including GROUP_CONCAT, CHAR_LENGTH, LOCATE, REPLACE, NOW, INSERT…SELECT, INSERT…IGNORE, SELECT FOR UPDATE, ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE, SHOW CREATE TABLE, CREATE TABLE … SELECT, EXPLAIN, SHOW PROCESSLIST, and mysqldump—explaining their purposes, usage patterns, and providing concrete example queries with results.

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Useful MySQL Functions and SQL Techniques for Data Manipulation
ITPUB
ITPUB
Dec 24, 2022 · Databases

Master MySQL: 13 Essential Functions and Commands Every Developer Should Know

This guide walks you through 13 practical MySQL techniques—from aggregating values with GROUP_CONCAT and measuring string length with CHAR_LENGTH, to locating substrings, replacing text, retrieving timestamps, bulk inserting data, handling duplicate keys, inspecting table structures, and using diagnostic commands like EXPLAIN and SHOW PROCESSLIST—complete with ready‑to‑run SQL examples and visual results.

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Master MySQL: 13 Essential Functions and Commands Every Developer Should Know
dbaplus Community
dbaplus Community
Nov 29, 2022 · Databases

Why MySQL LIKE Pagination Misses Exact Matches and How to Fix It

Combining MySQL LIKE fuzzy search with pagination can push exact‑match rows to later pages, causing duplicate brand entries; this article explains the root cause, demonstrates failing queries, and presents several fixes—including adjusting page size, splitting exact and fuzzy queries, and using CHAR_LENGTH and LOCATE functions for custom ordering.

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Why MySQL LIKE Pagination Misses Exact Matches and How to Fix It
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Mar 12, 2022 · Operations

Master Linux File Search: Using which, whereis, locate, and find

This guide explains how to locate commands and files on Linux systems using the which, whereis, locate, and find utilities, covering syntax, common options, wildcard patterns, size filters, ownership checks, time criteria, logical operators, and the -exec action for batch processing.

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Master Linux File Search: Using which, whereis, locate, and find
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
Jun 16, 2020 · Operations

Master Linux File Search: find, locate, which, and whereis Explained

This guide introduces the essential Linux file‑search utilities—find, locate, which, and whereis—explaining their core syntax, speed trade‑offs, database dependencies, and useful options so you can quickly locate scripts, executables, source files, and manuals on any system.

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Master Linux File Search: find, locate, which, and whereis Explained
ITPUB
ITPUB
Nov 7, 2016 · Operations

Master Linux File Search: Find, Locate, Whereis, Which, and Type Explained

This guide explains how to use Linux's primary file‑search utilities—find, locate, whereis, which, and type—detailing their syntax, options, and practical examples, while highlighting differences such as database reliance, PATH searching, and builtin versus external command identification.

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Master Linux File Search: Find, Locate, Whereis, Which, and Type Explained
ITPUB
ITPUB
May 17, 2016 · Operations

Master Linux File Search: locate and find Commands Explained

This guide explains how to use the Linux locate and find commands, compares their speed and database usage, details common options, pattern syntax, file‑type and size filters, time‑based searches, permission checks, and shows practical examples of combining conditions and actions.

File SearchOperationscommand-line
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Master Linux File Search: locate and find Commands Explained