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 df command with the “T” (show file system type) and “h” (use human-friendly sizes) options provides a very useful look at the file systems on a Linux system. Here’s an example: ...

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 ...

Let's examine the three most popular Linux file systems (and the pros and cons of each) to determine whether an alternative is best for your needs. ext4 The ext4 file system is the default for ...

SquashFS: a compressed read-only file system for Linux. It compresses files, inodes and directories, and supports block sizes from 4 KiB up to 1 MiB for greater compression Wrap-up ...

While it's still a work in progress, it's the best choice for SSDs on Linux installs Not everyone wants to run Windows and its default NTFS file system. Users who are drawn to the FOSS world and ...

If you're new to Linux, there's a very handy file you'll want to learn about right away. Jack Wallen introduces you to the hosts file and how to add entries to it.

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 ...

Conclusion In conclusion, ZFS on Linux represents a powerful and versatile solution for advanced file system and volume management. With its robust data integrity mechanisms, advanced features, and ...