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Linux Assignment 1

The document outlines a DevOps assignment requiring tasks related to Linux commands, file system navigation, file permissions, and ownership. It includes specific commands for creating directories and files, changing permissions, and navigating the file system, along with a questionnaire on Linux concepts. Additionally, it asks for a diagram of the Linux file system hierarchy and explanations of key directories.

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Linux Assignment 1

The document outlines a DevOps assignment requiring tasks related to Linux commands, file system navigation, file permissions, and ownership. It includes specific commands for creating directories and files, changing permissions, and navigating the file system, along with a questionnaire on Linux concepts. Additionally, it asks for a diagram of the Linux file system hierarchy and explanations of key directories.

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DevOps Assignment -1

1 -Write commands to:

- Create a directory named "LinuxPractice".


- Navigate into the "LinuxPractice" directory.
- Create a file named "sample.txt" inside the directory.
- Display the contents of "sample.txt" using a command.
- Rename "sample.txt" to "new_sample.txt".
- Delete "new_sample.txt".

Provide screenshots or a recording of the terminal session executing these commands.

2- File System Navigation:

- Use the command line to:


- Navigate to the root directory.
- List the contents of the root directory.
- Navigate to the "etc" directory.
- Display the contents of a file named "hostname".
- Return to the home directory.

Describe the purpose of the "hostname" file and its location within the file system.

3-File Permissions and Ownership:

- Create a new directory named "PermissionsTest".


- Set the permissions of "PermissionsTest" to allow read, write, and execute access for the owner,
and read-only access for group and others.
- Create a file named "secret.txt" inside "PermissionsTest".
- Change the ownership of "secret.txt" to a different user.
- Provide the command sequences used to accomplish these tasks.

4- File System Hierarchy:

- Research and create a diagram illustrating the Linux file system hierarchy.
- Label key directories and describe their purposes.
- Provide explanations for the significance of directories such as "/bin", "/etc", "/home", "/var",
and "/proc".
Questionnaire

1 - What command is used to create a new directory in Linux?

2- How do you navigate to the parent directory using the command line?

3- Explain the difference between absolute and relative paths.

4- What command is used to display the permissions of files and directories in Linux?

5- Describe the purpose of the "/etc" directory in the Linux file system.

6- What is the significance of the "/proc" directory, and what type of information does it contain?

7- How do you change file permissions in Linux using the command line?

8- What command is used to list the contents of a directory in Linux?

9- Explain the concept of symbolic links in Linux and provide an example of their usage.

10- Describe the role of the "/var" directory in the Linux file system hierarchy.

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