LPIC-1,101 Course Notes: Chapters, 23 and 24

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Chapter 23

• Explain: ln
  • Creates a “Hard” link to a file or directory. This type of link will only work on the filesystem of the originating file.
• Explain ln -s
  • Creates a symbolic link to a file or directory. Links of this type can traverse file systems.
• Explain unlink
  • Removes a link from a file or folder. This command is not covered in the exam.

Chapter 24

• What is the role of a filesystem in linux?
  • To store files on a storage device such that they are organized and easily located, persistent, have integrity, and can be quickly rerieved later.
• Explain: locate
  • Command that searches ta local database of files and folders looking for items that match the search criteria.
• Explain updatedb
  • Updates the database that the locate command uses.
• Explain: whereis
  • This command locates binary, source, and/or man pages for a command.