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If you've ever managed storage devices on Linux, you're probably familiar with the mount and umount commands. They are essential tools for attaching and detaching filesystems in Linux. However, traditional unmounting can sometimes run into issues, especially when the filesystem is busy. This is where the magic of lazy unmounting comes into play. In this article, we'll delve into the concept of lazy unmounting in Linux, understanding how and when to use the umount -l command effectively. Lazy unmounting is a special type of unmount operation provided by Linux. It allows the unmount operation to complete, even if the target filesystem is currently busy.