Datatrain Computer Based Training / Online e-Learning

The Linux File System

Run Demo (without the LMS): File System Security Flash 5 required

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

Library

This course is part of the Linux library.