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Know your hardware: get accurate information on CentOS 7

Know your hardware: get accurate information on CentOS 7

Having a detailed knowledge of your dedicated server's hardware is essential. It allows you to understand its capacity, make efficient configurations, and optimize its performance. In this tutorial, you will learn how to obtain accurate hardware information on CentOS 7.

By understanding your server's specifications, you can make informed decisions such as properly sizing resources, identifying potential bottlenecks, and planning improvements. Additionally, knowing the hardware helps you diagnose and troubleshoot issues more quickly.

Follow the instructions below to get detailed information about your CentOS 7 server's hardware and make the most of its potential.

  1. Open a terminal on your CentOS 7 server.
  2. Use the following command to get general hardware information:
    >sudo lshw
  3. To obtain detailed information about the processor, execute the following command:
    >sudo lscpu
  4. If you want information about RAM, use the following command:
    >sudo free -h
  5. To get details about disks and partitions, run the following command:
    >sudo fdisk -l
  6. If you want to know about network interfaces, use the following command:
    >sudo ifconfig -a
  7. To obtain information about device drivers, run the following command:
    >sudo lspci
  8. If you want details about connected USB devices, use the following command:
    >sudo lsusb

With these commands, you can get detailed information about your CentOS 7 server's hardware. This will help you understand the technical specifications and perform proper diagnostic and configuration tasks. Explore and use these commands as needed to obtain precise information about your hardware.

Get to know your hardware and maximize the performance of your dedicated server on CentOS 7!

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