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Partitioning Linux - how to divide your hard disk

If you only have one or two hard disks in your computer, then it is worth splitting them into several partitions. If you want to create individual partitions, this can be done in a few steps. If you want to modify already existing partitions, this may take a bit more time.

This is how to partition your hard disk in Linux

If you have a very large hard disk installed in your computer, you can divide it into several partitions. Usually, one partition is created for the operating system and others for content and applications. With some Linux distributions there is still a so-called swap partition, on which data are stored, as soon as the main memory has no more place. Also note that you should make a backup of your system before partitioning.
  1. First download a partition manager of your choice and install it on your system.
  2. Start the program afterwards.
  3. Now you will usually be asked for your admin password, enter it.
  4. Select a hard drive you want to partition via the button in the upper right corner. Here you can now make all the desired settings. Möchten Sie zuvor eine Festplatte einrichten, klicken Sie auf den grauen Bereich und anschließend auf „Gerät“ > „Partitionstabelle erstellen“.
  5. Klicken Sie danach auf das Kontextmenü der Partition, die Sie einrichten möchten. Wählen Sie „Neu“, kommen Sie zu einem weiteren Menü.
  6. Treffen Sie hier alle gewünschten Einstellungen, wie die Größe der Partition.
  7. Geben Sie außerdem eine Bezeichnung für die Partition ein und wählen Sie als Dateisystem „ext4“.
  8. Bestätigen Sie schließlich Ihre Auswahl.

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