Mission 103

Link targets

Create and inspect a symbolic link target.

Terminal basics
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Instructions 8 minutes

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Create link

Run ln -s /home/learner/README.txt lab/readme-target.

ln -s /home/learner/README.txt lab/readme-target
Read link target

Run readlink lab/readme-target.

readlink lab/readme-target
Inspect link metadata

Run stat lab/readme-target.

stat lab/readme-target
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Create and inspect a symbolic link target.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

readlink <link>

Inspect a simulated symbolic link target.

ln -s <target> <link>

Create a simulated symbolic link.

stat <path>

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