Verifying that I did it right (format as ext3)
Added a new HD
Created 1TB partition Ran command below Code:
root@desktop1:~# mkfs.ext3 -c /dev/sdb1 |
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just mount it in your /etc/fstab /dev/sdb1 /mnt/"whatever" ext3 defaults 0 0 |
nicely done;
And quick take note of superblock back-up list to safe place (Like note on your notebook), you may need them one day. |
If this is a data (only) drive, remove the reserved space - that a lot of lost space.
The superblock list can always be regenerated if needed. |
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Thanks. |
I answered my own question. I booted up my sandbox machine and tried it on the /home partition. No problem at all, and I didn't have to unmount the drive. I wish I'd have know this trick years ago.
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Thanks for the replies and tips.
This is a data drive and will only contain photos. Will definitely throw the reserved space away. I still have to figure a few things out regarding fstab (uuids and permissions) but that will be another post if I don't come right. PS Did not have the time last night to work further on it as the bad blocks check took ages (2 or 3 hours). |
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