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The root directory (/) is the top-level directory in the Linux filesystem hierarchy standard (FHS). It contains essential directories such as /bin for basic command line utilities, /boot for startup files and kernels, /dev for device drivers, and /etc for configuration files. Other standard directories defined in the FHS include /home for user home directories, /lib for program libraries, /usr for small programs, and /var to store variable files like logs.

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The root directory (/) is the top-level directory in the Linux filesystem hierarchy standard (FHS). It contains essential directories such as /bin for basic command line utilities, /boot for startup files and kernels, /dev for device drivers, and /etc for configuration files. Other standard directories defined in the FHS include /home for user home directories, /lib for program libraries, /usr for small programs, and /var to store variable files like logs.

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FHS (FILESYSTEM HIERARCHY STANDARD)

Linux Filesystem Hierarchy and Structure

Everything in Linux can be reduced to a file. Every FHS starts with the root directory, also
known by its symbol, the single forward slash (/).
Basic File system Hierarchy Standard Directories

Directory Description
The root directory, the top-level directory in the FHS. All other directories are
/ subdirectories of root, which is always mounted on
some partition.
Essential command line utilities. Should not be mounted separately; otherwise,
/bin it could be difficult to get to these utilities when using a rescue disk.

Includes Linux startup files, including the Linux kernel. The


/boot default, 100MB, is usually sufficient for a typical modular kernel
and additional kernels that you might install during the RHCE or
RHCT exam.
Hardware and software device drivers for everything from floppy drives to
/dev terminals. Do not mount this directory on a separate partition.
/etc Most configuration files.
/home Home directories for almost every user.
/lib Program libraries for the kernel and various command line
utilities. Do not mount this directory on a separate partition.
/media The mount point for removable media, including floppy drives,
DVDs, and Zip disks.
/misc The standard mount point for local directories mounted via the
automounter.
/mnt A legacy mount point; formerly used for removable media.
/net The standard mount point for network directories mounted via the
automounter.
/opt Common location for third-party application files.
/proc Currently running kernel-related processes, including device
assignments such as IRQ ports, I/O addresses, and DMA
channels, as well as kernel configuration settings such as IP
forwarding.
/root The home directory of the root user.
/sbin System administration commands. Don't mount this directory
separately.
/selinux Currently configured settings associated with Security Enhanced Linux.
/smb The standard mount point for remote shared Microsoft network
directories mounted via the automounter.
/srv Commonly used by various network servers on non-Red Hat
distributions.
/tftpboot Included if the TFTP server is installed.
/tmp Temporary files. By default, Red Hat Enterprise Linux deletes all
files in this directory periodically.
/usr Small programs accessible to all users. Includes many system
administration commands and utilities.
/var Variable data, including log files and printer spools.

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