Directory Structure in Solaris
Solaris consists of important system directories and necessary functional files of operating systems. Table 2-1 lists common directories of Solaris.
Directory |
Description |
|---|---|
/ |
Covers the name space for all file systems. |
/devices |
Indicates a root directory for physical device names. |
/etc/mnttab |
Describes the mount state of the current system. |
/proc |
Describes information about current running system processes. |
/dev/fd |
Indicates the file descriptor. |
/tmp |
Saves temporary files. It is automatically cleared upon a system reboot. |
/var/run |
Contains lock files, specified files, and reference files for multiple processes and services. |
/usr |
Contains programs, scripts, and library files used by all system users. |
/home |
Serves as the default user directories or their mount point. |
/sbin |
Contains executable single-user directories, which are used for manual system troubleshooting and boot. |