Build Tool Directory Structure

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Introduction

In this challenge, you'll practice organizing cybersecurity tools within a Kali Linux environment by building a specific directory structure. The goal is to create nested directories, /tools/scanners and /tools/exploiters, directly under the root directory / using a single mkdir command with the -p option.

This hands-on exercise requires you to utilize the mkdir command with the -p option to create the specified directory structure. Verification scripts are provided to ensure the successful creation of the tools, scanners, and exploiters directories in the correct locations.


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Build Tool Directory Structure

Organize your cybersecurity tools by creating a specific directory structure. This challenge helps you practice creating nested directories using a single command.

Tasks

  • Use the mkdir command with the -p option to create the tools/scanners and tools/exploiters directories in the root directory.

Requirements

  1. You must use the mkdir command.
  2. You must use the -p option to create the nested directories in a single command.
  3. The base directory for the tools directory should be the root directory /.
  4. The full paths for the created directories should be /tools/scanners and /tools/exploiters.

Examples

After successful completion, the directory structure should look like this:

/tools/
├── scanners
└── exploiters

Hints

The -p option allows you to create parent directories as needed. Remember to use absolute paths starting from the root directory /.

✨ Check Solution and Practice

Summary

In this challenge, you are tasked with building a tool directory structure in Kali Linux using the mkdir command with the -p option. The goal is to create the /tools/scanners and /tools/exploiters directories in the root directory using a single command.

The key learning point is mastering the use of mkdir -p to create nested directories and understanding how to specify absolute paths starting from the root directory. Successful completion requires creating the specified directory structure and verifying its existence using provided scripts.