Linux File System Hierarchy (FHS)

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What directory contains the data for Log file.

/var

What directory contains the data for Print queues

/var

What directory contains the data for User mailboxes.

/var

What does the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) define.

defines a consistent file system for Linux systems by defining a standard set of directories,subdirectories, and files.

What is FHS a subset of.

the Linux Standards Base (LSB) which is an organization and a set of guidelines for promoting a set of standards to increase Linux distribution compatibility.

WHat does */* represent.

The / character represents the root directory of the Linux system. All other directories are located beneath the / (root directory) of the system.

/bin

The /bin directory contains binary commands that are available to all users.

/boot

The /boot directory contains the kernel and bootloader files.

/dev

The /dev directory contains device files that represent the devices used by the system, such as a hard drive, mouse, and printer.

/etc

The /etc directory contains configuration files specific to the system.

/home

The /home directory contains (by default) the user home directories.

/lib

The /lib directory contains shared program libraries and kernel modules.

/media

The /media directory is used to mount removable media, such as optical discs and USB drives.

/mnt

The /mnt directory is used for temporarily mounting remote file systems.

/opt

The /opt directory contains additional programs on the system.

/proc

The /proc directory contains information about the system state and processes.

/root

The /root directory is the root user's home directory. Do not confuse /root with the root of the file system (/).

/sbin

The /sbin directory contains system binary commands.

/srv

The /srv directory contains files for services such as HTTP and FTP servers.

/sys

The /sys directory contains the sysfs virtual file system which displays information about devices and drivers.

/tmp

The /tmp directory contains temporary files created by programs during system use.

/usr

The /usr directory contains system commands and utilities.

/var

The /var directory contains data files that change constantly. , Print queues, Log files


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