Chapter 7. File Systems

This chapter explains file systems, including information about directories, disk space, access control, mounted file systems and directories, and file system recovery. Topics covered are:

• File Systems Overview
• Understanding the File Tree
• Understanding the Root File System
• Understanding the /usr File System
• Understanding the /usr/share Directory
• Understanding the /var File System
• Understanding the /export Directory
• Understanding Data Compression
• Understanding Fragments and a Variable Number of I-Nodes
• Understanding Journaled File System Size
• Understanding Large Files
• Understanding Mount Security for Diskless Workstations