Welcome to pathforit, your trusted destination for mastering Linux, AWS, and cloud technologies. In this in-depth Linux tutorial, Durga Prasad Yadav takes you on a guided journey into one of the most important foundational topics in any Linux environment — File Management.
Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the structure of the Linux file system, or a professional seeking to sharpen your file manipulation skills, this video has everything you need to get started and go beyond the basics.
🚀 What You Will Learn in This Video
This comprehensive session covers everything related to file management in Linux, including but not limited to:
🔹 Introduction to the Linux File System
The concept of file systems in operating systems
Differences between Windows and Linux file handling
Understanding the hierarchical structure of the Linux file system
Root directory (/) and its significance
Important directories in Linux:
/bin, /etc, /home, /var, /tmp, /usr, /root, /mnt, /opt, and more
🔹 Types of Files in Linux
Regular files
Directory files
Symbolic links
Device files (block and character)
Named pipes and sockets
Understanding file metadata and attributes
🔹 Navigating the File System
Relative and absolute path concepts
Moving between directories
Viewing current location
Exploring contents of a directory
Filtering and sorting files during listing
🔹 File Creation and Deletion
Creating new files in various formats
Creating hidden files and understanding dot files
Creating and managing directories
Deleting files and directories with safety checks
Avoiding accidental deletion with best practices
🔹 File Manipulation in Linux
Copying files and directories
Moving and renaming files
Merging files and appending content
Comparing files
Searching files using names and content
Editing file metadata (timestamps)
🔹 Viewing and Editing File Content
Displaying file content on terminal
Paging through long files
Extracting specific sections or lines from files
Understanding standard output redirection
File truncation and content overwriting
🔹 Permissions and Ownership
Understanding user, group, and others
Read, write, and execute permissions
Setting and modifying permissions
Changing ownership and groups
File access control strategies
🔹 Links in Linux
Understanding hard links
Creating and removing hard links
Understanding symbolic links (symlinks)
Use cases for symbolic links
🔹 File Compression and Archiving
Why compression is important in Linux
Common compression tools and file types (.gz, .tar, .zip, .xz)
Creating and extracting archives
Preserving permissions during compression
Compressing directories and files for transport
🔍 Practical Use Cases Covered
Creating backup folders and archiving logs
Organizing files in a multi-user environment
Managing large datasets with efficient structure
Cleaning up temporary files safely
Structuring web server file directories
Preparing files for system automation and scripts
🧠 Why File Management is Crucial in Linux
Linux, being a multi-user, multi-tasking OS, depends heavily on proper file and directory structure. Knowing how to manage files is the bedrock for any of the following:
🎯 Efficient use of disk space
🔒 Securing sensitive data and system configurations
💡 Faster troubleshooting and error log analysis
🛠️ Streamlined development and DevOps pipelines
☁️ Cloud-ready system administration (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
👨🏫 Meet Your Instructor: Durga Prasad Yadav
Durga Prasad Yadav is a renowned IT instructor and cloud architect with vast experience in Linux system administration, AWS cloud solutions, and DevOps. His teaching philosophy is rooted in breaking down complex technical concepts into real-world applications. At pathforit, his mission is to create job-ready professionals by simplifying even the toughest topics in technology.
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👥 Who Should Watch This Video?
This Linux file management tutorial is perfect for:
🧑🎓 Beginners taking their first steps in Linux
👩💻 System administrators and IT professionals
☁️ Cloud engineers working on EC2/Linux-based cloud platforms
🧱 DevOps engineers handling automation scripts