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Linux File System - Understanding Structure and Navigation

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Overview

Explore the Linux file system structure and navigation in this 22-minute video tutorial. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Linux treats everything as a file, including physical devices. Learn about the root directory, key system directories like /bin, /sbin, /usr, and /etc, and their purposes. Compare Windows and Linux file systems, and discover how to access file information. Practice hands-on with Killercoda, examining important directories such as /boot, /var, /tmp, /lib, /home, and /root. Understand the significance of /dev for device files and the roles of /media and /mnt for mounting external devices. Perfect for DevOps professionals and Linux enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of the Linux file system.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Quick recap of Linux Commands
- What is Linux File System
- Information related to a file
- Windows v/s Linux
- Root Directory Overview
- HandsOn Time
- Killercoda
- / dir root
- /bin
- /sbin
- /usr
- /bin vs /usr/bin
- /boot
- /var
- /tmp
- /lib
- /home
- /root
- /dev
- /etc
- /media & /mnt
- Outro

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