getparentpaths_by_handle - Linux
Overview
getparentpaths_by_handle retrieves the full path of a mounted file system. The paths are in the form of a list of path segments starting from the root of the system and ending with the mount point of the target file system.
Syntax
getparentpaths_by_handle [-d] FILE_HANDLE...
Options/Flags
- -d: Print the device path instead of the full path to the device.
Examples
Simple Use
Retrieve the full path to the file system mounted at /mnt/my_drive
:
getparentpaths_by_handle /dev/my_device
With Multiple Handles
Retrieve the full paths of two file systems:
getparentpaths_by_handle /dev/my_device1 /dev/my_device2
Print Device Path
Retrieve the device path instead of the full path:
getparentpaths_by_handle -d /dev/my_device
Common Issues
Error: Invalid Handle
Ensure that the provided file handle is valid and references a mounted file system.
Error: File System Not Mounted
Verify that the target file system is mounted and accessible.
Integration
getparentpaths_by_handle can be combined with other commands for advanced tasks:
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Check if a file system is mounted:
getparentpaths_by_handle /dev/my_device|wc
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Compare mount points:
getparentpaths_by_handle /dev/my_device |grep -x /mnt/my_target_dir
Related Commands
- mount
- umount
- mountpoint