pivot_root
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Pivot Root Command: Change Root Filesystem To New Directory
Use for change root filesystem to new directory with Pivot Root. Exact CLI syntax to change root filesystem to new directory using Pivot Root.
When to use this: Use for change root filesystem to new directory with Pivot Root.
Command Syntax
sudo pivot_root <path/to/new_root> <path/to/new_root/old_root>sudo pivot_root <path/to/new_root> <path/to/new_root/old_root>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sudo pivot_root <path/to/new_root> <path/to/new_root/old_root> Command Breakdown
sudo is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to change root filesystem to new directory using Pivot Root.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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