The Linux File System

Duration

5 hours

Overview

Audience

System operators and other personnel requiring knowledge of hierarchical file systems and the manipulation of files under Linux.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Linux.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognize the structure of a hierarchical file system
• Recognize basic file system navigation and manipulation commands
• Define file permissions and security
• Identify how a Linux file system is managed

Course Content

File System Basics

The Concept of Files
The Linux File System
Basic File Manipulation Commands
Frequently Used File Manipulation Commands
Copying/ Moving/ Removing Files

Navigating the File System

Directories
Navigation Through Linux
Hierarchical File System
Pathnames
Frequently Used Directory Management Commands

File System Security

File System Security Measures
File and Directory Permissions
Permission Manipulation
User Profiles and Permissions

File System Management Utilities

Instruction on File System Management
Locating Files and/or Directories
File Size and Disk Usage
Compressing Files
Setting User Limits
Creating File Archives