File management

File Management

When using an operating system, it is essential that File and Directory Management be properly done. This includes:

• Listing directories
• Copying, moving, and deleting files
• Creating and removing directories
• Using wildcards
• Touching files
• Finding files
• Identifying files
• Compressing files
• Archiving files

The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

Most Linux distributions (including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and, consequently, CentOS Linux) adhere to the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard.

A Linux system administrator should understand the rationale behind this standard to be able to:

• Understand the role of the various directories in the filesystem
• Find specific files quickly
• Know where to place newly created files