A Linux system administrator needs to generate a comprehensive report detailing all the hardware components of a server, including the CPU, memory, motherboard, and attached PCI and USB devices. Which of the following commands would be the MOST suitable for this task?
lshw
dmidecode
lscpu
lspci
The correct answer is lshw. The lshw (list hardware) command is a versatile tool that provides a detailed and comprehensive listing of the system's hardware configuration. It gathers information from various sources within the /proc directory, DMI, and other system interfaces to report on CPU, memory, mainboard, buses (like PCI and USB), and more.
lspci is incorrect because it only lists devices connected to the PCI bus and does not provide a comprehensive report on other components like the CPU or system memory.lscpu is incorrect as it is specialized for displaying detailed information about the CPU architecture and does not report on other hardware.dmidecode is incorrect because, while it provides detailed hardware information, it is limited to the data available in the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) tables from the BIOS. lshw is more comprehensive as it often incorporates DMI data along with information from other sources to provide a more complete picture.Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
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