In this article, we will explore the importance of mounting folders in the Linux environment and provide a step-by-step guide on how to do it effectively. Mounting folders is a crucial aspect of Linux administration as it allows us to access and utilize external storage devices, network shares, and other file systems seamlessly within our Linux system. We will also discuss the benefits of mounting folders and provide alternative solutions for non-Linux environments.

Examples:

1. Mounting a USB Drive:

   • Connect the USB drive to your Linux system.
   • Open the terminal and run the command lsblk to identify the device name (e.g., /dev/sdb1).
   • Create a mount point directory using the command sudo mkdir /mnt/usb.
   • Mount the USB drive to the created directory using the command sudo mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/usb.
   • The USB drive is now mounted and accessible at /mnt/usb.

2. Mounting a Network Share:

   • Determine the network share's IP address and shared folder name (e.g., 192.168.0.100:/shared).
   • Create a mount point directory using the command sudo mkdir /mnt/network.
   • Mount the network share to the created directory using the command sudo mount -t cifs //192.168.0.100/shared /mnt/network -o username=user,password=pass.
   • The network share is now mounted and accessible at /mnt/network.

3. Mounting an ISO File:

   • Create a mount point directory using the command sudo mkdir /mnt/iso.
   • Mount the ISO file to the created directory using the command sudo mount -o loop path/to/file.iso /mnt/iso.
   • The contents of the ISO file are now accessible at /mnt/iso.