Create a tar archive of backup_dir named backup.tar. (Verify using ls and tar -tf)

Step 1: Create a Tar Archive of backup_dir

bashCopyEdittar -cvf backup.tar backup_dir

• c → Create a new archive

• v → Verbose mode (shows files being archived)

• f → Specifies the filename (backup.tar)

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Step 2: Verify the Archive Using ls

bashCopyEditls -l

• This lists all files in the current directory.

• Expected output should include backup.tar.

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Step 3: Verify the Contents of the Archive

bashCopyEdittar -tf backup.tar

• t → List the contents of the archive

• f → Specifies the archive filename

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Step 4: Extract the Archive (Optional)

If you want to extract the archive, use:

bashCopyEdittar -xvf backup.tar

• x → Extract files

• v → Verbose mode

• f → Specifies the archive filename

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Now, you have all the necessary syntax for creating, verifying, and even extracting the tar archive.