For Linux management , we need to understand that the Linux is built with some unique principles and features, which are entirely different from most the operating systems available in the software industry today. We are here trying to explain some the basic principles in Linux which will be helpful in Linux management.
Basic Principles in Linux!
1. Everything is a file :
In Linux everything is considered as a file. Unlike windows, all devices like cd-rom, Ram, keyboard ,Monotor etc are considered as specific files. And these devices work accourding to its file configuration.
2. Configuration data of the system is stored in text usually named with extension, .conf :
All the configuration files of the system are saved as text file having an extension .conf. We need to edit these files using text editors like VI, VIM, PICO, NANO etc to change the system configuration. And system updation is done by modifying these conf files. Most of the system conf files will be located under the location /etc.
3. Connection pipes for standard I/O to chain programs :
