mount#
mount
is used to mount filesystems to a specified directory in the file system hierarchy.
This tool is fundamental for accessing the contents of different storage devices or filesystem images
within the system’s directory structure.
Usage#
mount <source> <target> <fstype> <mode> [data]
<source>
: Specifies the device or filesystem image to be mounted.<target>
: The directory onto which the filesystem will be mounted. This directory must already exist.<fstype>
: The type of filesystem to be mounted.<mode>
: Mount flags specified as a numerical value, which control various mount options.[data]
: Optional. Filesystem-specific data that may be required for some types of mounts, such as mount options.