Linux
Types of File Systems in Linux
Compare Linux file systems by their features and typical uses.
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| File System | Description | Key Features | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| ext4 | Extended 4th FS | Supports large files, journaling, backward compatible | Default for many Linux distros |
| XFS | High-performance FS | Scalable, supports large files, journaling | Enterprise servers, big data |
| Btrfs | Copy-on-Write FS | Snapshots, compression, RAID support | Modern systems, data integrity |
| ZFS | Advanced FS | Snapshots, data integrity, pooling | Servers, NAS, high reliability |
| FAT32 | File Allocation Table | Wide compatibility, no journaling | USB drives, cross-platform |
| NTFS | New Technology FS | Journaling, permissions, compression | Windows compatibility, external drives |
| tmpfs | Temporary FS | RAM-based, volatile, fast | Temporary files, caching |
| Swap | Virtual memory FS | Extends RAM, no file storage | System memory management |
| NFS | Network FS | File sharing over network | Remote file access, clusters |
| CIFS/SMB | Network FS | Windows file sharing protocol | Cross-platform network sharing |