df and du Commands
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What is df and du Commands?
df (disk free) and du (disk usage) are command-line utilities used to monitor disk space on Unix-like operating systems. df provides a summary of available and used disk space on mounted file systems, while du estimates the file space usage of files and directories. Together, they help system administrators understand how storage is being utilized and identify potential space issues.
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Is this df and du Commands tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 153 of 166 in the free Shell / Bash roadmap, in stage 30, Package Management. If you are new to Shell / Bash, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.