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The document discusses file operations within an operating system, highlighting tasks such as file creation, manipulation, organization, search, security, metadata, compression, and encryption. These operations are essential for effective data management and security in both Linux and Windows environments. The article emphasizes the importance of these functions for optimizing file management and ensuring data privacy.

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File Operations (1632)

The document discusses file operations within an operating system, highlighting tasks such as file creation, manipulation, organization, search, security, metadata, compression, and encryption. These operations are essential for effective data management and security in both Linux and Windows environments. The article emphasizes the importance of these functions for optimizing file management and ensuring data privacy.

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Prin.K.P.

Mangalvedhekar Institute Of Management,


Career Development and Research Solapur

Name : Samarth Nandkumar Pawar


Roll No : 1632
BCA-II Semester-III
Topic : File Operations
Subject : Operating System-II
File Operations in OS
Introduction to File Operations
File operations within an operating system (OS) encompass
a set of essential tasks and actions directed at files and
directories residing within a computer’s file system. These
operations are fundamental for the effective management
and manipulation of data stored on various storage
devices. In this article, we will learn different file operations
and what are the system calls and APIs used to perform
them in a Linux / Windows-based OS.
File Creation and Manipulation:
File Creation and Manipulation
encompasses essential operations within
an operating system that involve
creating, modifying, and organizing files
and directories. These actions are vital
for managing data efficiently and are
integral to the functioning of computer
systems.
File Creation and Manipulation:
File Organization and
Search:
File organization and search are key OS operations for arranging files
systematically and swiftly locating specific data, optimizing file
management and user efficiency.
File Security and Metadata:
File Security and
Metadata are vital
components of file
management,
encompassing
access control and
crucial file
information
preservation within
an operating
system. They are
essential for data
security and
efficient
organization.
File Compression and
Encryption:
File Compression and
Encryption are essential
for optimizing storage
and enhancing data
security. Compression
reduces file sizes, while
encryption safeguards
data privacy by making
it unreadable without
the correct decryption
key.
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