Re-partition on Suse8.1 1

[pavNell]

I need more space on my / partition. I've got plenty on /home that I'd like to rob from. If I use Suse YaST partitioning tool, will I lose data? Or is there a some other partitioning tool to do this without damaging any data? Thanks for any help.

 

[venkman]

I haven't used the suse re-partition tool so I don't know for sure. Usually when I run into this problem it means that I have a particular directory that is too big. I've used to different methods to solve the problem (granted neither are as elegant as being able to repartition your drive... if that's possible):

1. I move the contents of the big folder from the filled partion to a partition with more space. I then create a symbolic link to the new location of the folder where the old one used to be.

2. I temporarily move all the files from the home partition to a folder on another partition. I then delete the home partition and repartition it into 2 pieces. I use one of the pieces as my new home partition, moving all the files back. I then mount then other new partition where the big folder was and move its contents into this partition.

I said before, these aren't very elegant solutions. If you find a better one, let me know.

Cheers,
Venkman

 

[pavNell]

thanks, I like solution #1 for now. I have partition magic 8 that would do the job great but it has to be installed on windoze on the same hard drive (and I ain't doin' it!!). I appreciate your feedback.

Matt

 

[danielhozac]

This is a typical case of where you should use LVM. It allows you to easily resize volumes, without any loss of data. Of course, you don't realize this until after you've filled up one of the partitions and have to go for the less nice ways, as venkman described. //Daniel

 

[ppc386]

http://www.gnu.org/software/parted/parted.html

 

[danielhozac]

parted is a nice program indeed, however, it's restrictions makes LVM more attractive in my opinion. //Daniel