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btrfs-subvolume:tldr:d38c8
This command is used to show the properties and information of a specific Btrfs subvolume on a Linux system. Let's break it down:
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sudo
: In a Linux system,sudo
stands for "Super User Do" and is used to execute a command with elevated privileges or as the root user. It prompts you for the admin password before running the command. -
btrfs
: This is the command-line utility for Btrfs, a modern file system for Linux-based operating systems. -
subvolume show
: This is a specific option provided by thebtrfs
command that allows you to display information about a Btrfs subvolume. -
${path-to-subvolume}
: This is a placeholder for the actual path or directory of the Btrfs subvolume you want to get information about. You need to replace${path-to-subvolume}
with the actual path to the subvolume.
When you run this command with the correct path to the Btrfs subvolume, it will display various details about that subvolume, such as its ID, parent ID, root, and other relevant information. This information can help you understand the properties and configuration of the specified Btrfs subvolume.