13. How to use stat command in Linux | Linux from zero to advanced
How to Use the stat Command in Linux | File & Filesystem Details Explained
In this video, you’ll learn how to use the stat command in Linux to display detailed information about files and directories. Unlike ls, the stat command provides low-level metadata such as file size, permissions, inode number, timestamps, and filesystem details.
We’ll walk through real examples to help you understand:
File size and block allocation
Access, Modify, and Change (atime, mtime, ctime) timestamps
File permissions and ownership
Inode numbers and filesystem information
Using stat with multiple files
Practical use cases for system administrators and Linux learners
This tutorial is perfect for beginners, Linux students, SREs, DevOps engineers, and anyone preparing for Linux certifications.
📌 By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly when and why to use the stat command in real-world Linux environments.
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