SUNScholar/Install Ubuntu/S03/Disk Partitioning
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- Take careful note of partition sizing in the table below.
- Partition disks. Select Manual.
Partition Sizing
The following partition scheme is reccomended.
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/ |
ROOT partition, where all the system software is installed |
10GB Minimum - 20GB preferred |
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n/a |
SWAP partition |
2x installed RAM |
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/var |
VAR partition, where all the log files and database files are installed |
10GB Minimum - 50GB preferred. This depends on how big your database index files get and how large the log files. |
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/home |
HOME partition, where all the DSpace software files and bitstreams are stored |
All the rest of the total disk capacity. |
Please note:
The use of separate partitions for the /home and /var folders greatly facilitates disaster recovery and system stability.
Using the /home partition for DSpace system and data files is generally accepted systems administration practice.
Partitioning Help
Doing a manual partition setup can be confusing for those new to Linux. Below are some links to help.
- 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 - Also applies to 10.04 LTS: http://youtu.be/Garnfv2pf2s
Example Setup
- /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.
Sample End of Partitioning Screenshot
Note: The /var partition is missing, due to lack of virtual server disk space.
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