Question

in linux, how would i make a hierarchical directory structure under /root that consists of one directory containing three subdirectories

Answer 1

The "mkdir" command creates directories. The "cd" command changes which directory you're currently in. If you type "cd /root" (or "cd /" depending on which root we're talking about) without the quotes, you can complete this task. Make sure you have appropriate system permissions to create directories where you want to.

Answer 2

I meant to say that using cd and mkdir, you can complete this task. "cd /" or "cd /root" would be the first step.

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

either u can achieve this in multiple steps or in single step using -p switch. for e.g. lets say u want to create a directory in / as : /hello/hello1/hello2/hello3
u can do this by :(remember to be root )
# cd /
#mkdir hello
#cd hello
#mkdir hello1
#cd hello1 ....and like that
or u can do this also as :
#mkdir -p /hello/hello1/hello2/hello3