Copy, move, and delete files using `cp`, `mv`, and `rm`

[stottj]

Ticket: Copy, Move, and Delete Files Using cp, mv, and rm.

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Summary

Learn how to copy, move, and delete files and directories using the cp, mv, and rm commands in a Unix-like operating system.

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Description

• Objective: Understand and practice the basic file operations—copying, moving, and deleting—using the cp, mv, and rm commands.

• Scope:

  • Basic usages of cp, mv, and rm.
  • How to utilize options and flags
  • Understanding potential risks and best practices

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Learning Tasks

1. Copy Files with cp:

   • Study the basic syntax and everyday use cases of the cp command.

2. Move Files with mv:

   • Learn how the mv command moves files and directories.

3. Delete Files with rm:

   • Understand how to safely use the rm command for file and directory removal.

4. Explore Options and Flags:

   • Familiarize yourself with commonly used options like -r for recursive operations or -f for forcing actions.

5. Best Practices and Warnings:

   • Be aware of the potential risks and learn how to use these commands responsibly.

6. Troubleshooting:

   • Identify common issues you might encounter and learn how to resolve them.

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Learning Goals

• Copy, move, and delete files and directories using the commands.
• Understand the implications of different options and flags.
• Safely perform all tasks without accidental data loss.

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Priority

• Medium

[stottj]

cp allows for a user to copy a file/groups of files/directories. Standard command goes: cd [option] source destination/directory.

ex cp a.txt b.txt

mv allows for a user to move and renaming files/directories. Standard command goes: mv [option] source destination/directory

ex mv filre.txt destination

Note: cp is like copy and past and mv is like cut and paste

rm allows a user to remove files,directories. Standard command goes: rm [option] file

ex rm a.txt

common options -i system warns user before overwriting destination -b creates backup of the destination file -f forces operation if user doesnt have permission -r recursive, for example cp -r will copy entire directory structure

becareful with options, such as -f -r as these can be used to delete/overwrite directories which shouldnt be touched.

common troubleshooting is not having rights to perform actions, destinations not existing, using wrong options or commands. Ensure spelling is correct and destination/source are correct.

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