Make users' home directories easier to preserve independently during an OS reinstall.
Assume backups are also maintained separately.
Which directory is a candidate for its own filesystem?
A separate /home filesystem separates user files and personal configuration from the OS lifecycle, but it is not a substitute for backups.
Detailed explanation
lsmod dummyIncorrect. /run stores temporary runtime data.
modprobe dummyIncorrect. /proc is a virtual process and kernel-state filesystem.
rmmod dummyIncorrect. /sys exposes kernel objects and devices.
insmod dummyCorrect. /home contains ordinary user files and settings.
Try it yourself
An example you can run in a temporary verification environment.
modprobe --show-depends dummyExpected result
insmodで始まる実行予定。環境にdummyがなければnot foundKey points
- /home holds user data
- It can be separated from the OS
- Backups are still required
Notes
- Environment: Linux / kmod。状態変更なしの--show-depends
- Prefer read-only inspection or a disposable system when testing hardware commands.
- Device visibility and module behavior depend on the host and virtualization environment.
Foundation review
Place the operation
Name-based dependency handling is safer for normal administration than direct file insertion.
Check the side effect
Use a dependency preview before loading an unfamiliar module.