File & Directory Operations
Complete guide to file and directory management operations including creation, deletion, copying, moving, permissions, and filesystem navigation techniques.
Articles in File & Directory Operations
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How to create a symbolic link → ln -s
Learn how to create symbolic links using ln -s command in Linux/Unix. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for beginners to experts.
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How to create a hard link → ln
Learn how to create hard links in Linux using the ln command. Complete guide with syntax, examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for file system management.
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How to remove an empty directory → rmdir
Learn how to remove empty directories using the rmdir command in Linux, Unix, and Windows. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices.
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How to create a new directory → mkdir
Learn how to create directories using the mkdir command. Complete guide with syntax, options, examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for all skill levels.
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How to remove files → rm
Learn how to safely remove files using the rm command in Linux/Unix. Complete guide with examples, options, best practices, and troubleshooting tips for beginners.
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How to move or rename files → mv
Learn how to use the mv command to move and rename files in Linux/Unix systems. Complete guide with examples, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.
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How to copy files → cp
Master the Linux cp command with our comprehensive guide. Learn file copying techniques, advanced options, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for efficient file management.
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How to create an empty file → touch
Learn how to create empty files using the touch command in Linux/Unix. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for file creation.