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File System Mounting

File System Mounting
File SystemsOS Integration
Concept
DefinitionPurpose
Attaching a File SystemMaking it AccessibleIntegration with OSProcess
StepsProcedure
Identify Mount Point
Host SystemLocation
Directory on Host SystemEntry Point for Mounted File SystemSpecify File System
TypeSource
Device or PartitionFile System TypeMount OptionsExecute Mount Command
ActionOS Interaction
System Call or UtilityPrivileges RequiredTypes of Mounts
ClassificationLocation
Local Mounts
PhysicalOn-System
Within Same SystemPhysical Devices or PartitionsRemote Mounts
ProtocolsNetworked
Networked File SystemsAccess via ProtocolsMount Options
CustomizationBehavior
Read-OnlyUser PermissionsFile System Specific OptionsUnmounting
RemovalDisconnection
Reverse of MountingDetaching File SystemUnaccessible After UnmountUsesReverse ofMounting makes file systems accessible to the operating system, enabling usersto access data and files from various sources.Mounts can be local, involving physical devices, or remote, connecting tonetworked file systems.

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