How to use the df command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the DF command used to report disk space on Linux systems. It covers the use of the '-h' option for human-readable output and demonstrates filtering results with 'grep'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of monitoring disk space to prevent system issues and explains how different file systems can be managed separately. It also shows how to check disk usage for specific directories using the DF command.

What is the purpose of using the '-h' option with the DF command?

• To display results in a human-readable format

• To display only the used disk space

• To hide lines containing specific words

• To sort the output alphabetically

How can you filter out lines containing the word 'snap' in the DF command output?

• By using 'df -v snap'

• By using 'df -h snap'

• By using 'grep snap'

• By using 'grep -v snap'

Why is it important to regularly check disk space on a system?

• To automatically delete unused files

• To increase the speed of the system

• To improve network connectivity

• To ensure the file system does not run out of space

What is a common practice for managing disk space in Linux systems?

• Using only one file system for all data

• Combining all directories into one partition

• Placing root in its own partition

• Ignoring disk space usage

How can you check which file system a directory resides in and its space usage?

• By using 'df -h' in the directory

• By using 'ls -l' in the directory

• By using 'du -h' in the directory

• By using 'find . -type d'