lsof

• lsof stands for list open files
  • Typically best run as sudo to capture all files
• Incredibly helpful in understanding what all is connected and how they're connected.

1. Usage: lsof
   1. -i is internet connections
   2. -P port number only
      1. e.g., 22 and not ssh
   3. -p [process id] shows everything tied to a specific process ID (PID)

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Sources

lsof(8) - Linux manual page
How to use the lsof command to troubleshoot Linux | Enable Sysadmin

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#tools_linux