Disk Partitioning and Formatting
Learn to partition disks using `fdisk` or `parted` and format them with common Linux file systems like ext4 or XFS.
Disk Prep: Partition & Format
Welcome to disk management! Before a Linux server can use a new disk, it needs two main steps: partitioning and formatting.
- Partitioning divides a physical disk into logical sections.
- Formatting prepares these sections to store data using a specific file system.
Let's dive into making your disks ready for action!
Why Partition Your Disks?
Partitioning isn't just for organization; it's crucial for several reasons:
- Separate OS & Data: Keep your operating system files on one partition and user data on another. This makes backups easier and protects data during OS reinstallation.
- Multiple File Systems: Use different file systems (like ext4 for general use and XFS for large files) on different partitions.
- Multi-Boot Systems: If you want to install multiple operating systems (e.g., two Linux distributions) on one disk, each needs its own partition.
All lessons in this course
- Disk Partitioning and Formatting
- Mounting File Systems
- Monitoring Disk Usage
- Logical Volume Management (LVM)