Category: Linux
Linux Blog Archives, by Peter Whyte (SQL Database Administrator). Includes random Linux posts, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
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How to Install PowerShell on Ubuntu 20.04
This post is a guide on installing PowerShell on Ubuntu 20.04. The Ubuntu Linux distribution being used in this demo is running as a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instance. I have not yet encountered issues with the PowerShell, Ubuntu and WSL cocktail. Be sure to check out…
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How to Reboot WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
To restart WSL simply, run wsl –shutdown to stop your WSL distros, then enter back into WSL distro as normal to start it back up again. This post contains a guide to help explain the process. A WSL reboot might be needed if your WSL instance or app…
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How to Restart Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
If your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instance encounters errors or you’ve updated the .wslconfig file (e.g., to modify memory limits), restarting your WSL distributions may be necessary. This guide demonstrates two effective methods for restarting WSL distributions: > (Preferred Approach) Run the WSL –Shutdown Command > (Old…
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How to Upgrade WSL from Version 1 to Version 2
This guide explains how to upgrade your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution from Version 1 (WSL 1) to Version 2 (WSL 2). WSL supports two versions: the original WSL 1 and the more advanced WSL 2. You can install multiple Linux distributions on your system and easily…
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How to Downgrade from WSL Version 2 to WSL Version 1
In certain development or system administration scenarios, you may need to downgrade your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution from WSL version 2 (WSL 2) to version 1 (WSL 1). While WSL 2 brings many enhancements, such as a real Linux kernel and better performance, there are times…
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How to Check Linux Version in Ubuntu
To check the Linux version running on an Ubuntu system, you can use the lsb_release -a or cat /etc/os-release commands. This is especially useful when accessing a host for the first time or verifying the installed Linux distribution and version. In this post, I’ll demo two ways to…
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How to Open WSL Projects in Windows File Explorer
This is a guide on how to open WSL files in Windows File Explorer, with added descriptions. The best practice for managing project files in WSL is to store your files on the same Operating System as the tools your plan to use. So if the reason you’re…
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How to Change Your Default Distro in WSL
Changing the default Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution is simple. This guide shows you how to list your installed distros and set a new default using just a couple of commands. 1. Listing Installed WSL Distributions Before setting a new default, check which distributions are installed on…
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How to Check WSL Distro Versions
This is a quick post on how to check your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution versions, with added info on what being on a different WSL version means. To check your WSL version we can simply run wsl -l -v in our PowerShell terminal window. This will…
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How To Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Want to run Linux directly on your Windows machine? WSL makes it easy! This guide provides a quick demo on how to get WSL enabled with a Linux distribution installed within minutes. We’ll cover the simplest methods to install WSL by using the <wsl –install> command, and we…
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