Navigating Your WordPress Code Server with Linux Commands

Understanding the cd Command

On Linux systems, cd stands as a fundamental command that alters your current directory within the terminal. This command is crucial for WordPress site management on SiteBay’s Kubernetes-based hosting platform, offering several shortcuts and two main options for efficient directory navigation.

Executing the cd Command

To traverse directories with cd, the syntax is straightforward: cd [option] [directory]

For instance, navigating to /usr/local requires:

cd /usr/local

This example utilizes an absolute path. Yet, relative paths, based on your present location, are equally viable. If your current directory is /usr/local and you aim to move to /usr/local/share, simply use:

cd share

cd Shortcuts

cd comes with several shortcuts to expedite directory navigation:

Parent Directory: Move up one level with ..:

cd ..

Multiple Levels Up: Stack .. to ascend multiple levels:

cd ../../..

Root Directory: Navigate to the root from any location with /:

cd /

Home Directory: Reach your home directory from anywhere with ~ or just cd:

cd ~
cd

Previous Location: Switch back to the last directory with -:

cd -

This last shortcut toggles between two locations, revealing the absolute path of the last directory.

cd Options

cd includes two options, -L and -P, to manage how symbolic links are treated:

-L Option: Follows symbolic links to the directory they point to. This is the default action:

cd -L /var/example.com

-P Option: Ignores symbolic links, navigating to the physical directory structure:

cd -P /var/example.com

If both -L and -P are specified, -P takes precedence, focusing on physical directories and bypassing symbolic links.

By mastering these commands and options, managing your WordPress site’s server on SiteBay becomes a streamlined process, ensuring efficient site administration and maintenance.