Reallocating partition space 1

[gman789]

I have a Solaris 8 system. My /opt partition is out of space. I would like to reallocate space from one of the other partitions...../home, /var, and /tmp are not using much space. What is the process to get this done?

gman789

 

[coffeysm]

You will have to use the format command, and pay very close attention to start and stop blocks/cylinders. It is a real easy way to mess up your system.

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[gman789]

Thanks Coffeysm. So I would have to use the format, partition, modify utility and reallocate the blocks/cylinders.....is that correct?

gman789

 

[vptl]

can also create a link for offline pkgs and move them to other file systems.

 

[coffeysm]

Yes, gman that is correct. If you are not that experienced with Solaris I would recommend what vptl suggests though. His would be an easier solution with no downtime required really.

ie:

mkdir /home/opt
Stop any programs that are located in the /opt directory
mv /opt/dir1 /home/opt
mv /opt/dir2 /home/opt
etc...
ln -s /home/opt/dir1 /opt/dir1
ln -s /home/opt/dir2 /opt/dir2

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