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Troubleshooting Linux Systems

Emmanuel
4 min readAug 14, 2024

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Linux is renowned for its stability, flexibility, and powerful features, making it the operating system of choice for developers, system administrators, and power users.

However, like any complex system, Linux is not immune to issues. Whether it’s a desktop environment for personal use or a server running critical applications, understanding common Linux problems and how to troubleshoot them is essential for maintaining a smooth and efficient system.

This guide covers some of the most widely recognized issues that users may encounter on Linux systems and provides ways to resolve them.

Boot Issues

Symptoms include the following:

  • The system fails to boot.
  • The system is stuck on a boot screen.
  • The system drops to a GRUB prompt.

How to Troubleshoot:

  • Check the GRUB configuration.
  • Boot into recovery mode or use a live CD/USB to repair the bootloader.

Kernel Panics

Symptoms:

  • The system halts with a kernel panic error

How to Troubleshoot:

  • Check Logs by reviewing the…

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Emmanuel
Emmanuel

Written by Emmanuel

Certified Cloud Solutions Architect passionate about Cloud & DevOps, Technology Evangelism, Pastoral Ministry, Educator and Mentor, and World Travel.

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