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A method of organizing and storing files on a computer's storage devices, such as hard drives or solid-state drives.
Containers used to organize files and other directories in a hierarchical structure.
Directories that are contained within other directories.
Collections of data that are stored on a computer's storage devices and can be accessed and manipulated by software.
Categories or formats of files, such as text files, image files, audio files, video files, etc.
Settings that determine who can access, modify, or execute a file, and what actions they can perform on it.
Permission that allows a user to view the contents of a file.
Permission that allows a user to modify the contents of a file.
Permission that allows a user to run or execute a file as a program or script.
Actions that can be performed on files, such as creating, opening, closing, reading, writing, deleting, and renaming.
The structure and layout of files and directories within a file system.
A hierarchical structure that organizes files and directories, typically starting with a root directory.
The top-level directory in a file system, which contains all other directories and files.
A string of characters that specifies the location of a file or directory within a file system.
A file system path that specifies the exact location of a file or directory from the root directory.
A file system path that specifies the location of a file or directory relative to the current working directory.
The process of organizing, maintaining, and optimizing a file system, including tasks like creating, deleting, and resizing partitions.
Measures and mechanisms in place to protect files and directories from unauthorized access, modification, or deletion.
Access rights granted to users or groups for files and directories, typically defined by read, write, and execute permissions.
The process of encoding files and directories to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring data confidentiality.
The process of creating copies of files and directories to protect against data loss in case of hardware failure, accidental deletion, or other disasters.
A backup that includes all files and directories in a file system.
A backup that includes only the files and directories that have changed since the last backup.
A backup that includes only the files and directories that have changed since the last full backup.
The process of restoring files and directories from a backup to recover data after a loss or corruption.
A utility that scans a file system for errors and inconsistencies, and attempts to fix them.
The condition where files and directories are divided into small, scattered fragments on a storage device, leading to decreased performance.
The process of reorganizing fragmented files and directories on a storage device to improve performance.
The process of making a file system accessible and available for use by the operating system and applications.
The process of detaching a file system from the operating system, making it inaccessible and unavailable for use.
The process of preparing a storage device to be used by a file system, including creating the necessary data structures and metadata.
Different types of file systems, such as FAT32, NTFS, ext4, HFS+, etc., each with its own features and limitations.
Limits set on the amount of disk space a user or group can consume within a file system.
A technique used by some file systems to record changes to the file system in a journal, allowing for faster recovery in case of system crashes or power failures.
The process of reducing the size of files and directories to save disk space, typically using algorithms that remove redundant or unnecessary data.
The process of abstracting and isolating file systems from the underlying physical storage devices, allowing for more flexible and efficient management.
The ability to access and use files and directories from multiple computers or users, typically over a network.
Protocols and technologies used for sharing files and directories over a network, such as NFS, SMB/CIFS, FTP, etc.
Mechanisms and policies in place to regulate and restrict access to files and directories, ensuring data security and privacy.
The process of monitoring and recording file system activities, such as file accesses, modifications, and deletions, for security and compliance purposes.
The process of identifying and resolving issues or problems related to file systems, such as file corruption, disk errors, or permission conflicts.
Messages or notifications displayed when a file system encounters an error or issue, providing information for troubleshooting and resolution.
Regular tasks and activities performed to ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and integrity of a file system.
The process of observing and tracking file system activities, performance metrics, and resource utilization to detect and prevent issues.
The process of replacing an existing file system with a newer version or different type, often to take advantage of new features or improvements.
The process of transferring files and directories from one file system to another, typically to upgrade or consolidate storage infrastructure.
Strategies, techniques, and tools used to create backups of files and directories, and restore them in case of data loss or system failure.
Techniques and practices aimed at improving the speed, efficiency, and responsiveness of a file system, such as defragmentation or caching.
The ability of a file system to handle increasing amounts of data, users, or workload without significant degradation in performance or functionality.
The measure of a file system's ability to consistently and accurately store, retrieve, and protect data, without errors or failures.
The measure of a file system's ability to be accessible and usable by users and applications, without interruptions or downtime.
The assurance that files and directories have not been tampered with or modified without authorization, ensuring data accuracy and trustworthiness.