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File and Directory Management in Linux

In Linux, nearly everything is treated as a file. Our collection of articles covers the essential commands for managing files and directories on your server.

In Linux, file and directory management from the command line is a fundamental skill for server administration. The operating system treats nearly every system object—including devices, sockets, and pipes—as a file. Effective administration requires proficiency with the utilities designed for creating, viewing, modifying, and securing these files and directories.

Linux File and Directory Management Articles

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This collection of articles details the common commands and procedures for managing the filesystem on a Linux server.

  • Use Tar, Gzip & Zip in Linux

    Learn how to decompress `.gz` and `.tar.gz` files in Linux. Our guide also covers the key differences between `TAR`, `GZ`, `TGZ`, and `ZIP` file formats.

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  • Using rsync for backups on Linux/Unix systems

    Learn what `rsync` is and how to use it for fast, reliable backups on Linux. Our guide covers incremental file transfers for local and remote syncs.

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  • Using rsync to Sync Local and Remote Systems

    Rsync is a utility commonly found on Linux operating systems and is a remote and local file synchronization tool. rsync stands for remote sync. The rsync algorithm is used to minimize network usage by only moving portions of files that have changed. This tutorial will take you through the following: basic rsync usage, remote transfers,…

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  • Using Tar & Gzip/Gunzip to Create or Unzip GZ Files/TGZ Files in Linux

    Learn how to unzip (decompress/uncompress) .gz or tar.gz files in Linux. This article covers the differences between TAR, GZ, TAR.GZ, TGZ, and ZIP files.

    Read more: Using Tar & Gzip/Gunzip to Create or Unzip GZ Files/TGZ Files in Linux
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