Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Use various commands to explore and view the Linux file system.

Determine where to place files in the Linux file system.

Create permissions on Files and directories.

2 hours
Intermediate
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

In this project, you will use Linux commands to traverse Linux directories and list files. You will also learn where certain files are stored, how to change permissions to allow access, and how to decide where files should reside. Linux is a popular operating system that is based on the Unix operating system. It has many distributions which have different interfaces for installing software, different user interfaces, and so on. Each distribution has a similar filesystem with directories used to house and organize files.

Skills you will develop

  • Linux Directory traversal

  • Hard Link

  • Linux Filesystem

  • Linux File Types

  • Soft Links

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Use various commands to explore and view the Linux file system.

  2. Determine where to place files in the Linux file system.

  3. Create permissions on Files and directories.

  4. Practice Task: Creating Files and Directories.

  5. Use a compiler to create and observe text, binary and assembler file types.

  6. Use Hard links and Symbolic links to link files.

  7. Optional Capstone Task: Create a symbolic link to an executable file.

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