Use the link (https://linuxhint.
com/determine-file-system-type-linux) and follow along to
explore your file system. Choose at least two methods of exploring your file system. Take
screenshots for each method and discuss what you did and noticed while exploring the file
system using each method.
Note: If you do not have Linux as your main operating system, please open the Linux you
installed using VirtualBox during Unit 1.
Submit the assignment in MS Word or PDF file.
You will be assessed on:
• Your ability to explore the file system using at least two methods.
• Your explanation of what you did and noticed while exploring the file system using
each method.
• Organization and style of the essay (including APA formatting).
Exploring File System Types in Linux: A Practical Guide
Method 1: Using the df Command
1. Opening the Terminal: Begin by launching the terminal in your Linux environment.
2. Executing the df Command: Type df -T and hit Enter to display disk space usage and
file system types.
Observations:
• The df -T command reveals detailed information about each mounted file system.
• You'll notice the file system's name, type (e.g., ext4, tmpfs), size, usage, and mount
point directory.
Method 2: Using the lsblk Command
1. Launching the Terminal: Open the terminal in your Linux environment.
2. Running the lsblk Command: Enter lsblk -f to list block devices and their file system
details.
Observations:
• lsblk -f provides insights into available block devices, file system types, labels, and
mount points.
• You'll identify primary disk partitions, swap partitions, and other storage devices
connected to the system.
Conclusion
• Exploring file system types in Linux using the df and lsblk commands is crucial for
understanding disk usage and system configurations.
• These methods offer valuable insights for system administration and troubleshooting
tasks.
• By taking screenshots and analyzing the outputs, you enhance your knowledge of Linux
file systems, even in a VirtualBox environment.
• Compile your findings and screenshots into an MS Word or PDF document for
submission, ensuring a thorough understanding of the exploration process.
Using these techniques to investigate the file system, I became aware of how crucial it is to
comprehend file system types and structures in order to perform efficient system management
and troubleshooting. For maintaining and keeping an eye on disk space, the `df -T} program
offered a concise overview of file system kinds and disk utilization. However, the `lsblk -f}
command provided additional in-depth details about the block devices, which is necessary for
operations like formatting, partitioning, and making sure that device management is done
correctly. (Ramuglia, 2023).
In order to finish the assignment, I highlighted the pertinent data in screenshots of the terminal
outputs from the `df -T} and `lsblk -f} commands. An MS Word document including these
screenshots and a synopsis of my observations was created. My grasp of Linux file systems
was improved by this practical exercise, which also gave me useful skills for maintaining and
troubleshooting a Linux setup.
References:
Shovon, S. (n.d.). Ways to determine the file system type in Linux. Linux
Hint. https://linuxhint.com/determine-file-system-type-linux/
Ramuglia, G. (December 11, 2023). Using the ‘df’ Linux Command: A Disk Management
Guide. I/o flood. https://ioflood.com/blog/df-linux-command/
