Managing Files and Directories on a Linux Server (XK0-006)

This lab aligns to CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) exam objective 2.1: Given a scenario, manage files and directories on a Linux system.

By the end of this lab, you will be able to:

  • Use Linux command-line tools including pwd, mkdir, rmdir, touch, mv, cp, rm, and diff to manage files and directories.
  • Create and use hard links and symbolic links to manage file references on a Linux system.
  • Describe the types of devices represented in the Linux /dev directory, including block devices, character devices, and special character devices. 

Overview

Welcome to the Managing Files and Directories on a Linux Server lab. In this lab, you will apply command-line tools to manage files and directories on an AlmaLinux system. You will create, move, copy, and remove files and directories, compare file content using diff, and create both hard and symbolic links. You will also complete a reading assignment that explains the types of device files found in the Linux /dev directory. By the end of this lab, you will be able to manage files, directories, links, and device types effectively on a Linux server.

You will complete the following 2 activities in this lab:

  • Exercise 1 – Managing Files and Directories on a Linux System
  • Reading Assignment – Explain Devices in /dev 

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