File Systems & Storage
Understand Linux file systems, disk management, mounting, partitioning, and storage optimization techniques for efficient data management.
Articles in File Systems & Storage
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How to check disk health in Linux
Learn how to check disk health in Linux using SMART tools, fsck, badblocks, and other utilities. Comprehensive guide with examples and troubleshooting tips.
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How to check disk partitions in Linux
Learn how to check disk partitions in Linux using command-line tools like fdisk, lsblk, and parted. Complete guide with examples for beginners and intermediate users.
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How to increase swap space in Linux
Learn how to increase swap space in Linux using swap files and partitions. Complete guide with step-by-step instructions, commands, and troubleshooting tips.
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How to create a swap file in Linux
Learn how to create and configure a swap file in Linux with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Includes commands, optimization tips, and troubleshooting.
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How to use LVM in Linux
Learn how to use LVM (Logical Volume Manager) in Linux for flexible disk management. Complete guide with step-by-step instructions, examples, and troubleshooting tips.
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How to expand disk space in Linux
Learn how to expand disk space in Linux with step-by-step guides for physical drives, virtual machines, and LVM. Includes troubleshooting tips for Ubuntu, CentOS, and more.
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How to create partitions in Linux
Learn how to create partitions in Linux with step-by-step guides for fdisk, parted, and GParted. Complete tutorial with examples and troubleshooting tips.
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How to format a disk in Linux
Learn how to format disks in Linux with step-by-step instructions covering fdisk, mkfs commands, file systems, partitioning, and troubleshooting tips for beginners.
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How to unmount a drive in Linux
Learn how to safely unmount drives in Linux using umount command, GUI methods, and troubleshooting tips. Complete guide for beginners and intermediate users.
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How to mount a drive in Linux
Learn how to mount drives in Linux with step-by-step instructions. Complete guide covering temporary and permanent mounting, troubleshooting, and best practices.