Linux-File-System
Linux-File-System
by Light OFC
Introduction to Linux File System
Benefits of Linux Key Features Common Linux
File System Distributions
Linux file system offers
The Linux file system features like journaling, Popular Linux
provides robustness, access control lists distributions such as
security, and (ACLs), symbolic links, Ubuntu, Fedora, and
extensibility, making it and much more for CentOS use different
an ideal choice for efficient file file system types while
modern computing management. sharing similar
environments. principles.
Linux File System Hierarchy
The top-level directory in the Linux file system hierarchy. It contains all other
directories and files.
2 Common Directories
Directories such as /etc, /home, /var, and /usr serve specific purposes in the
Linux file system structure.
3 Directory Structure
The Linux file system follows a tree-like structure, allowing for easy
organization and navigation of files and directories.
4 Mount Points
The Linux file system can be mounted across multiple partitions or devices,
providing flexibility and scalability.
Linux File System Management
1 Creating and Deleting Files 2 Listing and Navigating
Directories
Learn how to create and delete files
in Linux using commands like touch, Efficiently navigate and explore the
rm, and rmdir. file system using commands like ls,
cd, and pwd.
Understand how to set file Discover commands like tar and gzip
permissions using commands like to create archives and compress files
chmod and chown to control access efficiently.
and ownership.
Standard File System Structure
• w: Write permission
• x: Execute permission
• w: Write permission
Learn about file permissions, user ownership, and how to manage users in the Linux file
system. Proper permissions ensure security and data integrity.
Common File System Issues and
Troubleshooting