Day 7: Linux Filesystem — Where Everything Lives

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Understand the Linux filesystem hierarchy and its importance in DevOps

beginner Published 22 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Explore the Linux filesystem hierarchy using the command 'ls /' to list root directory contents
  2. Use 'cd' and 'pwd' commands to navigate and print the current working directory
  3. Create a new directory using 'mkdir' and delete it using 'rmdir' to practice file system manipulation
  4. Learn about the different types of files and directories in Linux, such as /bin, /etc, and /home
  5. Use 'tree' command to visualize the filesystem hierarchy
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps engineers and system administrators can benefit from understanding the Linux filesystem to manage and troubleshoot systems effectively

Key Insight

💡 The Linux filesystem is a hierarchical structure that organizes files and directories in a logical manner

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