.FSTAB File Extension

File System Table

In Linux operating systems, the FSTAB file is read by the mount command. The file determines the options to apply when mounting a device. The file includes data describing the device name, mount point...

General Information

Title FSTAB File Extension
Extension .fstab
Full Form File System Table
File Type Configuration File
Developer Various (Unix/Linux)
MIME Type Not officially registered

File Function

Primary Function Mount points declaration
Additional Functions Automount options, File system settings
Features Persistent configuration, Boot-time mounting

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Boot Yes
Persistent Storage Yes
Network File Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Improper permissions
Best Practices Root access, Secure options

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early Unix
Latest Version Depends on OS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .conf, .mount, .tab

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Linux Distributions Free Linux
Unix Systems Varies Unix
System Utilities Free Various