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Directory Structure

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Directory Structure:

Single level:

• The single-level directory is the simplest directory structure. In it, all


files are contained in the same directory, which makes it easy to
support and understand.
• Single level directory has a significant limitation, however, when the
number of files increases or when the system has more than one
user.
• Since all the files are in the same directory, they must have a unique
name. If two users call their dataset test, then the unique name rule
violated.
Two Level Directory Structure:

As
we have seen, a single level directory often leads to confusion of
files names among different users.
The solution to this problem is to create a separate directory for each
user.
In the two-level directory structure, each user has their own user files
directory (UFD).
The UFDs have similar structures, but each lists only the files of a single
user. System’s master file directory (MFD) is searched whenever a new
user id is created.
• Searching is very easy
• Grouping is easier.
Three level directory:

• Tree directory structure of operating system is most commonly used


in our personal computers. User can create files and subdirectories
too, which was a disadvantage in the previous directory structures.
• This directory structure resembles a real tree upside down, where
the root directory is at the peak.
• This root contains all the directories for each user.
• The users can create subdirectories and even store files in their
directory.
• A user do not have access to the root directory data and cannot
modify it.
• And, even in this directory the user do not have access to
other user’s directories.
• The structure of tree directory is given below which shows how
there are files and subdirectories in each user’s directory

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