Linux Tar Command Guide

Introduction

Tar is a command-line utility used to create and manipulate archive files. It is commonly used for compressing and packaging files.

Usage

To create an archive, use the following command:

tar [options] [archive-file] [file-or-directory]

Common Options

• -c: Create a new archive.
• -x: Extract files from an archive.
• -v: Verbosely list files processed.
• -f: Specify the archive file name.
• -z: Compress the archive using gzip.

Examples

1. Create a new archive:

   tar -cvf archive.tar /path/to/directory
   

2. Extract an archive:

   tar -xvf archive.tar
   

3. Create a compressed archive:

   tar -czvf archive.tar.gz /path/to/directory
   

4. Extract a compressed archive:

   tar -xzvf archive.tar.gz