Ext4 vs XFS – Which Filesystem Should You Use - LinuxOPsys
Jul 4, 2022 · The XFS filesystem is the default filesystem in RHEL, CentOS, and other RHEL-distros such as Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux. Main features include: Support …
How to Mount XFS Filesystem - LinuxOPsys
Jul 5, 2022 · Learn here how to mount XFS filesystem and its options. XFS is a high-performance 64-bit journaling file system created by SGI in 1993.
Btrfs vs Ext4 – Functionalities, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Apr 22, 2024 · A file system controls where, how, and when data is stored and retrieved from a storage device. An efficient file system is necessary for everyday system processes. The Linux …
How to Change UUID in Linux - LinuxOPsys
Jun 26, 2022 · Learn how to change UUID of a disk in Linux. Utilities such as tune2fs (for ext2 or ext3 or ext3), xfs_admin (for xfs), btrfstune (for btrfs) can be used to change UUID.
How to Show File System Type in Linux - LinuxOPsys
Jul 17, 2022 · Here learn how to show file system type in Linux. We will use different methods such as df, mount, lsblk, and lfs.
Fstab File ( /etc/fstab ) Entry Options in Linux - LinuxOPsys
Jun 19, 2022 · This tutorial explains each entries of fstab file in linux with examples. Understand Fstab format to mount filesystem on system startup.
How to Shrink LVM Volume in Linux - LinuxOPsys
Jul 1, 2022 · Here learn how to shrink LVM volume safely in Linux. Use the lvreduce command to shrink the volume. After shrinking the volume, remount the file system.
How to Force fsck on Reboot - LinuxOPsys
Aug 17, 2022 · If a file system is defined as corrupt or after a particular number of boots or time, fsck executes at boot time. Only EXT4, EXT3, and EXT2 filesystems can be forced to perform …
Disk Space Usage at the File System Level - LinuxOPsys
Jul 8, 2024 · Understanding Storage Layout: Knowing the file system type can help you understand the storage layout and characteristics of each file system. For example, ext4 is a …
How to Check Unallocated Space on Linux - LinuxOPsys
Jun 27, 2022 · Here shows commands which can help to check unallocated space on your Linux system in order to extend existing partition or create a new disk.