Resizing Linux partitions, Part 1: Basics

Posted by solrac on Aug 14, 2010 8:52 AM EDT
IBM/developerWorks; By Roderick W. Smith
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If you follow common partitioning advice, chances are your disk uses several partitions. If you set the sizes incorrectly or if your needs change, you may find yourself needing to resize your partitions. To do so, you must familiarize yourself with the requirements for resizing partitions and the tools that can do the job. In many cases, resizing operations can proceed smoothly; however, numerous stumbling blocks can cause problems for the unwary, or even for those who take adequate precautions.

Several tools exist to Resizing Linux partitions, but there are a number of potential pitfalls and restrictions that can make the task more difficult than it might at first seem. This article guides you through the task of resizing Linux partitions, beginning with basic preparations and moving on to common resizing scenarios using graphical user interface (GUI) tools.

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