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Not all Linux partitions are ext3. It just happens to be the most popular file system. ext3 was created especially for Linux, so it is free from any patent issues involved with some other file systems.
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What is the ID of a Linux extended partition?
82 => Linux swap / Solaris 83 => Linux ext2 & ext3 85 => Linux Extended partition
Which command lines can be used in a linux machine to format a partition?
as root: df -h to see the disks and partitions mkfs.ext3 /dev/sdb1 Where sdb1 is the disk and partition you want to format. This will format sdb1 partition to ext3.
What is ext3 file system?
The Linux ext3 file system is the default system in many linux derivatives. It allows for journalling, which the ext2 system did not. It also allows in-situ upgrades without asking for a backup first.
What file system does Red Hat Enterprise Linux use?
ext3 is the default file system for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
How do you edit partitions in Linux?
man fdisk
How do you create partitions in Linux?
You can use a program called GParted to add, edit, and delete partitions.
How do you access a Linux partition from Windows XP?
There are programs you can download that will read Linux file systems. Common file systems are ext2 and ext3.
Does ext3 provide journaling in Linux?
Yes,ext3 provide journaling in linux. there are 3 types of journaling provided by ext3 1) Journal-full journal mode,all data can be recovered. 2) Writeback-it only recover metadata(data about data),corrupted file can not be stored. 3) Ordered-recover metadata and specific file data.
Which partition is compulsory before installing Red Hat Linux?
Only one partition is necessary to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux. If no other partitions are present, the single partition usually contains the entire / system hierarchy. As for the file system type, Red Hat Enterprise Linux only supports ext3 and ext4 by default, but support for additional file systems can be added by recompiling the kernel.
Does ext2 provide journaling in Linux?
No, ext2 does not have journaling support. This wasn't added to ext until ext3.
When should you specify an ex2 filesystem instead of ext3 when installing Linux?
Only when sharing the filesystem with another Linux system that uses an older filesystem such as ext2.
What are volumes in Linux?
Volumes are storage areas, such as partitions and disks.
