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findfs:tldr:51679
findfs: Search by filesystem UUID.
$ findfs UUID=${uuid}
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The command "findfs UUID=${uuid}" is used to find the filesystem associated with a specific UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) value.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "findfs" is a utility command commonly found in Linux-based operating systems.
- "UUID=${uuid}" is a parameter of the command. UUID is a universally unique identifier, a unique alphanumeric value that is assigned to a file system during its creation. By specifying ${uuid}, you are referencing a specific UUID value that you are interested in finding.
- The command searches through the system's available file systems and locates the one that matches the specified UUID.
- Once found, the command will return information about the file system, such as its device path or mount point.
Overall, this command helps you to identify the file system associated with a specific UUID on your system.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.