Disk Partitioning
Automatic partitioning allows you to perform an installation without having to partition your drive(s) yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with partitioning your system, it is recommended that do not choose to partition manually and instead let the installation program partition for you.
If you are not sure how you want your system to be partitioned, please read Appendix C and then read An Introduction to Disk Partitions in the Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide. Sections relating to LILO and Intel-specific BIOS issues can be ignored.
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A workstation- or custom-class installation using automatic partitioning will remove all data on all Linux disk partitions within the virtual or physical disks associated with the current Linux LPAR. To preserve this data, refer to Appendix C. |
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A server-class installation using automatic partitioning will remove all data on all disk storage (virtual or physical) associated with current Linux LPAR. To preserve this data, refer to Appendix C. |
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If the Automatic Partitioning option does not appear, then you do not have enough free space available for this installation option. You can either exit out of the installation program and make space available, or you can partition manually. |
If you chose automatic partitioning, skip ahead to the Section called Network Configuration.
If you do not choose automatic partitioning, it is highly recommended that you choose to use Disk Druid in the disk partitioning section.
If you prefer to use fdisk, there are some rules you must follow.
The root partition must be the first partition on the first disk.
If *NWSSTG IPL is to be used, the first disk must have a primary partition of type PReP Boot, marked bootable (active). The PReP Boot partition should be 8 MB.
If you choose manual partitioning, you will see a screen allowing you to choose between two partitioning tools, Disk Druid or fdisk (see Figure 3-7).
If you do not want to lose some or all of your data, choose to partition manually or choose a different installation class.
