Linux Beast

Linux Commands: File Administration

#ls  [Option]  [Filename]    :Used to list the contents of a directory.

Options

   -l    -To show detailed list.

   -a   -To show hidden files.

#cp  [Option]  Sourcefile  Targetfile      :Used to copy file/directory..

Options

   -r   -Copies recursively (Including Sub directory).

#mv  [Option]  Sourcefile  Targetfile      :Used to move/rename file/directory..

Options

   -b   -Create backup copy of the sourcefile before moving.

#rm  [Option]  Sourcefile  Targetfile      :Used to remove file/directory.

Options

   -r   -Remove recursively (Including Sub directory)

#cd  Directory    :Used for change directory.

#mkdir  Directoryname    :To create a new Directory.

#rmdir  [Option]  Directoryname  :To remove a directory.

Options

   -r   -Remove non-empty directory.