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Managing Disk Partitions and Mounts on RHEL 8

Before we can use a disk to store data, we need to prepare it. Most of the time, the first step is to create or modify partition(s) on the disk. In this hands-on lab, we will list, create, and delete partitions on MBR and GPT disks. *This course is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat.*

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Clock icon Sep 03, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    List, Create, and Delete Partitions on MBR and GPT Disks

    • List your disk partitions using various tools
    • Create a new partition and put a file system on it
    • Unmount the file system
    • Create an extended and logical partitions and confirm

  2. Challenge

    Configure Systems to Mount File Systems at Boot by Universally Unique ID (UUID) or Label

    • Display the information about your disks, including the UUID
    • Configure a file system to be mounted and available on boot
    • Confirm the file system would be mounted during boot

  3. Challenge

    Add New Partitions and Logical Volumes, and Swap to a System Non-Destructively

    • Add a swap file system to the system
    • Add a swap file to the system
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