The Linux File System

Duration

5 hours

Overview

Audience

This course is designed for end-users and system operators new to the Linux environment and require knowledge of hierarchical file systems and manipulating files under Linux.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of Linux (see Introduction to Linux).

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be familiar with -
  • Understand the structure of a hierarchical file system
  • Use basic file system navigation and manipulation commands
  • Understand file permissions and security
  • Manage a Linux file system

Course Content

Module 1 FILE SYSTEM BASICS

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

Module 2 NAVIGATING THE FILE SYSTEM

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

Module 3 FILE SYSTEM SECURITY

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

Module 4 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
 
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