Difference between revisions of "Cfdisk Basic Partitioning Scenarios"

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Because we'll use this partition for swap, we have to change it's type, so, when the ''Type'' option is highlighted, press ENTER.

[[File:swap_type2.png|thumb|left|375px]]

You will be prompted with a list of file systems, for swap we'll have to enter ''82'', we'll confirm by pressing ENTER.

[[File:root_new.png|thumb|left|375px]]

*After that, we are going to create a ''root'' (/) partition. Here's where the Operating System is going to be installed. Again, use your UP/DOWN keys to select the ''Free Space'' option, press ENTER to confirm. Using your arrow keys, choose ''new'' from the options at the bottom then press ENTER.

After that, we are going to create a ''root'' (/) partition. Here's where the Operating System is going to be installed. Again, use your UP/DOWN keys to select the ''Free Space'' option, press ENTER to confirm. Using your arrow keys, choose ''new'' from the options at the bottom then press ENTER.

[[File:root_size.png|thumb|left|375px]]

*Enter the size in MB for your ''root'' partition. The recommended size for the ''root'' partition would be 4 GB or more and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.

Enter the size in MB for your ''root'' partition. The recommended size for the ''root'' partition would be 4 GB or more and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.

[[File:part_write.png|thumb|left|375px]]

*After that, you'll be prompted with your new partition scheme. To continue, use your arrow keys and select the ''Write'' option at the bottom and press ENTER, this will apply the changes we've made so far.

After that, you'll be prompted with your new partition scheme. To continue, use your arrow keys and select the ''Write'' option at the bottom and press ENTER, this will apply the changes we've made so far.

[[File:part_quit.png|thumb|left|375px]]

*That being done, use your arrow keys and select the ''Quit'' option and press ENTER to exit ''cfdisk''.

That being done, use your arrow keys and select the ''Quit'' option and press ENTER to exit ''cfdisk''.

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 Because we'll use this partition for swap, we have to change it's type, so, when the ''Type'' option is highlighted, press ENTER.
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+[[File:swap_type2.png|thumb|left|375px]]
 You will be prompted with a list of file systems, for swap we'll have to enter ''82'', we'll confirm by pressing ENTER.
-[[File:filesystems.png|thumb|left|375px]] [[File:swap_type2.png|thumb|375px]]
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 [[File:root_new.png|thumb|left|375px]]
-*After that, we are going to create a ''root'' (/) partition. Here's where the Operating System is going to be installed. Again, use your UP/DOWN keys to select the ''Free Space'' option, press ENTER to confirm. Using your arrow keys, choose ''new'' from the options at the bottom then press ENTER.
+After that, we are going to create a ''root'' (/) partition. Here's where the Operating System is going to be installed. Again, use your UP/DOWN keys to select the ''Free Space'' option, press ENTER to confirm. Using your arrow keys, choose ''new'' from the options at the bottom then press ENTER.
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 [[File:root_size.png|thumb|left|375px]]
-*Enter the size in MB for your ''root'' partition. The recommended size for the ''root'' partition would be 4 GB or more and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
+Enter the size in MB for your ''root'' partition. The recommended size for the ''root'' partition would be 4 GB or more and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
 <br clear="all" />
 [[File:part_write.png|thumb|left|375px]]
-*After that, you'll be prompted with your new partition scheme. To continue, use your arrow keys and select the ''Write'' option at the bottom and press ENTER, this will apply the changes we've made so far.
+After that, you'll be prompted with your new partition scheme. To continue, use your arrow keys and select the ''Write'' option at the bottom and press ENTER, this will apply the changes we've made so far.
 <br clear="all" />
 [[File:part_quit.png|thumb|left|375px]]
-*That being done, use your arrow keys and select the ''Quit'' option and press ENTER to exit ''cfdisk''.
+That being done, use your arrow keys and select the ''Quit'' option and press ENTER to exit ''cfdisk''.
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