Figuring out the Linux file system took some time, but once it clicked, everything got way easier. Now, moving around, managing files, and setting permissions feels second nature.

If you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer Sept. 16, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. PT Screenshot by Jack Wallen ...

The Linux file system starts with a single root directory, which is straightforward to navigate and manage. You can use basic terminal commands to perform basic file operations, such as locating ...

Introduction In the Linux environment, the file system acts as a backbone, orchestrating the systematic storage and retrieval of data. It is a hierarchical structure that outlines how data is ...

There are a number of Linux commands that will display file system types along with the file system names, mount points and such. Some will also display sizes and available disk space.

There are several Linux file systems, but should you go with an alternative, and if so, which one? Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer June 5, 2025 at 3:00 a.m. PT photoman/Getty Images ...

If you’ve been exploring the file system for a while, it could be anywhere that your user account allows you to go. After all, you can’t enter a directory if you don’t have read access.

This article delves into the intricate workings of ZFS on Linux, exploring its advanced file system and volume management capabilities. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin looking to optimize your ...

Btrfs—short for "B-Tree File System" and frequently pronounced "butter" or "butter eff ess"—is the most advanced filesystem present in the mainline Linux kernel. In some ways, btrfs simply ...