Does a GUID Partition Table (GPT) need a different layout than MBR?
I usually setup my computers with MBR with this layout:
If I setup a computer with GPT, does this still allow this same layout? |
Yes. With GPT, you won't need to make an extended partition. You will need an addition small partition for grub's stage_2 though.
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I'd make /boot way larger, or not use it on a partition at all.
Of course a gpt will be much larger so / will be huge as well as no extended. Might be worth it to look at no swap on some systems too. |
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What is the reason for no swap? I set swap to at least 20 GB on my system, as some software requires huge amounts of memory and will run out without this setting. |
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If you have large memory swap is optional. Usually it is created the same size as of ram (Useful for hibernation). Some programs use big amount of ram and if it's not available use a swap. For them using a swap with space as much required has to be created. |
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I use the "spare" sectors from 34-2047 (1,007KiB) left over when the other partitions are correctly aligned. EDIT: It is called a "BIOS boot partition" in gparted |
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"east 20 GB on my system, as some software requires huge amounts of memory and will run out without this setting."
Yes, knowing your system and how you use it determines how to use ram and swap. You may need it. I've run out of /boot before. You have a huge drive, why limit a few is all I suggest. |
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