The Linux File System

Explore Linux file systems, including EXT4, data blocks, super blocks, groups, bitmaps, inodes, and more…

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Welcome to The Linux File System! 🚀

The Linux File System is a structured way of organizing and managing data on a Linux-based OS. It follows a hierarchical directory structure, starting from the root (/). Key directories include /home for user files, /etc for configurations, and /var for logs. Understanding the file system is crucial for system administration, security, and penetration testing, as attackers often exploit misconfigurations and permissions. 🔍🐧

What Is The EXT4?

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EXT4 or extended file system? Version 4 is the most commonly used file system for Linux today. It’s what’s going to be in the Kali or Ubuntu install that you should have installed. It’s also was built to improve on security features, speed, performance, etc. on the previous EXT3 and there were multiple such as EXT2 and then regular EXT. These were all previously done versions.