Resize Ext3 partitions

cccc · 11-27-2009, 03:47 PM

hi

Howto resize Ext3 partitions, but no LVM from debian?
Can I use a tool like GParted?

acid_kewpie · 11-27-2009, 03:53 PM

U;m not sure if GParted hooks into it in the back ground, but resize2fs is the standard tool for doing this.

the trooper · 11-27-2009, 03:57 PM

I believe Gparted can resize ext3 partitions.
Don't forget to backup any important data before you try resizing any partitions,just in case something goes wrong.

cccc · 11-27-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by the trooper

I believe Gparted can resize ext3 partitions.
Don't forget to backup any important data before you try resizing any partitions,just in case something goes wrong.

Has someone already tried to resize Ext3 with GParted without losing data?

j1alu · 11-27-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cccc

Has someone already tried to resize Ext3 with GParted without losing data?

yes, several times.

syg00 · 11-27-2009, 07:17 PM

gparted is a front-end to several tools - the site lists filesystems supported. It's very good (especially the liveCD), but take note of the reminder from the trooper.

cccc · 11-27-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by syg00

, but take note of the reminder from the trooper.

sorry, but I don't understand what do you exactly mean.

acid_kewpie · 11-28-2009, 12:14 AM

What's to not understand??

Quote:

Originally Posted by the trooper

Don't forget to backup any important data before you try resizing any partitions,just in case something goes wrong.