

It is possible to specify a set, human-readable size instead of using sectors if this is preferred. Follow the prompts and ensure you allow enough space for any future resizing that is needed. Use the option n to create a new partition.

If there is more than one, fdisk prompts for which one to delete.ĥ. Partition 2 does not start on physical sector boundary. I/O size (minimum/optimal): 4096 bytes / 4096 bytes Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 4096 bytes The partitions are listed under the heading “Device”.ĭisk /dev/vda: 407.6 GiB, 437629485056 bytes, 854745088 sectors Check the partition number you wish to delete with the p.

Be careful before using the write command.ģ. Unmount the partition: ~]# umount /dev/vdb1Ĭhanges will remain in memory only, until you decide to write them. On disks with a GUID Partition Table (GPT), using the parted utility is recommended, as fdisk GPT support is in an experimental phase.ġ. Use the information in this article at your own risk. The intent of this article is to provide you with information to accomplish your system needs. The information has been tested however is provided as-is and any configuration settings or installed applications made from the information in this article could make your Operating System unsupported by Red Hat Support Services and non-recoverable.

The only way to change a partition size using fdisk is by deleting and recreating it so ensure that the information on the file system is backed up. The first field is the name of the partition. A created partition that you know the name of.
