SUNScholar/Install Ubuntu/S03/Disk Partitioning

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Partition Sizing

 * 1)  Take careful note of partition sizing in the table below. 
 * 2) Partition disks. Select Manual.



''' Please note:
 * 1) The use of separate partitions for the /home and /var folders greatly facilitates disaster recovery and system stability.
 * 2) Using the /home partition for DSpace system and data files is generally accepted Unix/Linux systems administration best practice.
 * 3) And one NEVER installs operational software in a top level folder on a Unix/Linux server.

The following partition scheme is recommended.

Example Setup for SUNScholar



 * /dev/sda1 = / - is the root/system partition.
 * /dev/sda2 = is the swap partition and is not listed.
 * /dev/sda3 = /var - is the partition where the database and log files are stored.
 * /dev/sda4 = /home - is the partition where the DSpace application and assetstore are located.

Partitioning Help
Doing a manual partition setup can be confusing for those new to Linux. Below are some links to help.
 * http://ubuntuserverguide.com/2013/02/manual-disk-partition-guide-for-ubuntu-server-edition.html
 * http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/opensource/library/l-lpic1-v3-104-1/index.html
 * http://www.tecmint.com/parted-command-to-create-resize-rescue-linux-disk-partitions
 * YouTube video's
 * Partitioning 101: http://youtu.be/eSMMs4cfMqY
 * Partitioning & Installing Ubuntu Server Part 1/2: http://youtu.be/bVjzt_uriwE
 * Partitioning & Installing Ubuntu Server Part 2/2: http://youtu.be/VAZRomlY8CE
 * Install ubuntu server 12.04 LTS: http://youtu.be/Garnfv2pf2s