Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression
Which option is used with
tar to create a compressed archive using gzip?Which option is used with tar to create a compressed archive using gzip?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify gzip compression option
The-zoption tellstarto use gzip compression when creating or extracting archives.Step 2: Confirm other options
-xextracts,-tlists contents, and-vis verbose mode, none compress.Final Answer:
-z -> Option AQuick Check:
gzip compression = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Use -z for gzip compression with tar [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using -x instead of -z for compression
- Confusing -t (list) with compression
- Forgetting to add -z for gzip
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