
The Filesystem
Learn about the Linux filesystem, the different types of filesystems, partitioning, and more.
Syllabus
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Learn about the Linux filesystem, the different types of filesystems, partitioning, and more.

Learn about the stages of the Linux boot process.

The most important part of the Linux system; learn about how it works and how to configure it.

Learn about the different init systems: SysV, Upstart, and systemd.
Before you begin
Linux exposes devices through special files in /dev and information in sysfs, while udev dynamically manages device nodes and related events.
The course introduces lsusb, lspci, and lsscsi for identifying USB, PCI, and SCSI devices, along with common Linux device naming conventions.
dd can overwrite disks when given the wrong destination. Review every input and output path and practice only with disposable files or devices you can safely replace.
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