zip and unzip

zip and unzip are file compression and archiving commands widely used by system administrators. zip is used to compress and archive files, while unzip is used to extract and uncompress files from ZIP archives. zip and unzip are important commands because they allow system administrators to efficiently manage large files and directories, reduce storage space usage, and speed up file transfers. The commands are easy to use and support various compression and archive formats, making them versatile tools for system administration tasks.

zip is used to compress and archive files into a single file for easier backup, storage, and transfer. The compressed .zip file takes up less storage space, reducing the need for additional storage devices. System administrators can use the zip command to compress and archive files, directories, and even entire filesystems. Let’s look at some scenario-based examples next.

A system administrator needs to create a backup of a web...