mount

Overview

The mount command attaches file systems and devices to the system directory tree. It’s essential for accessing storage devices and network shares.

Syntax

mount [-t type] [-o options] device dir

Common Options

Option	Description
`-a`	Mount all
`-t type`	File system type
`-o options`	Mount options
`-r`	Read-only
`-w`	Read-write
`-v`	Verbose
`-n`	Don’t update /etc/mtab
`-L label`	Mount by label
`-U uuid`	Mount by UUID
`--bind`	Bind mount
`--rbind`	Recursive bind

Mount Options

Option	Description
`ro`	Read-only
`rw`	Read-write
`user`	User mountable
`nouser`	No user mount
`exec`	Allow execution
`noexec`	No execution
`auto`	Mountable with -a
`noauto`	Skip with -a
`defaults`	Default options
`_netdev`	Network device

Key Use Cases

Storage access
Network shares
ISO mounting
Temporary mounts
System setup

Examples with Explanations

Example 1: Basic Mount

mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt

Mount device to directory

Example 2: Type Specific

mount -t ext4 /dev/sdc1 /data

Mount ext4 filesystem

Common Usage Patterns

Show mounts:
```
mount
```
Read-only:
```
mount -o ro /dev/sdb1 /mnt
```
Bind mount:
```
mount --bind /source /target
```

Security Considerations

Mount options
User permissions
Network security
Execute permissions
Device access

Additional Resources

Best Practices

Use UUIDs
Check options
Verify mounts
Document changes
Regular checks

File System Types

ext4
xfs
nfs
cifs
iso9660

Troubleshooting

Mount errors
Permission denied
Network issues
Device busy
Wrong fs type