File-System-Layout-in-DevOps
File-System-Layout-in-DevOps
File-System-Layout-in-DevOps
by AKHIL Goud
What is a File System?
Organization Access Management
Organizes and stores data in a Provides a mechanism for accessing Enables operations like creating,
hierarchical structure and managing files deleting, and modifying files
Key Components of a File
System
1 Metadata 2 Directories
Information about files like Organize files into a
name, size, and hierarchical structure
permissions
Root Directory
1 Top-level directory
Subdirectories
2
Contain files and other subdirectories
Files
3
Data stored in the file system
Disk Partitioning and Layouts
Single Partition Multiple Partitions
Entire disk dedicated to one Dividing the disk into
file system separate file systems
Simple, widely supported, but less More efficient, but complex to Powerful, but can have performance
efficient manage issues with large datasets
Best Practices for File System Management
Regular Backups
1
Protect data from loss or corruption
Regular Maintenance
3
Defragmentation, error checking, and cleanup
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
File systems are a fundamental aspect of DevOps, and understanding
them is essential for efficient system management. Key takeaways
include choosing the right file system for your needs, implementing best
practices for management, and ensuring data security through backups
and monitoring.