How to Archive and Compress Files Using tar in Linux

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June 19, 2025

How to Compress and Archive Files Using the tar Command in Linux

Learn how to archive, compress, and extract files using the tar command in Linux. This guide covers everything from basic syntax to creating .tar.gz backups and viewing archive contents.