Manage Partitions with GParted How-to

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Modern disk drives can store vast amounts of information. To effectively use all of this space, you can partition disk drives into separate storage areas. These separate storage areas enable you to organize your data, improve system performance, and install and use many operating systemsManage Partitions with GParted is a practical, hands-on guide providing you with step-by-step instructions to effectively organize your hard drive. You start with simple tasks that help you identify drives and partitions and progress to advanced tasks such as preparing for new operating systemsThis book provides ample screen shots to help you effectively use your hard drive. You start with simple tasks that help you to identify drives and partitions. Next you progress to tasks covering the basics of how to grow, shrink, move, and copy partitions without data loss. You finish with advanced tasks that use the basics to prepare for new operating systems, migrate space between partitions, and share data among Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. By following through the tasks, from basic to advanced, this book will empower you with the knowledge and tools to Manage Partitions with GParted. Spis treści:
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1. Manage Partitions with GParted How-to

In the beginning...
GParted software
Importance of computer system backups
Disclaimer
Creating live media and running GParted (Must know)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
Theres more...
Missing MD5SUM
Missing CD writer software
Additional help
Identifying proper disk device (Must know)
How to do it...
How it works...
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Device containing data shown as unallocated
Identifying partitions and actions available (Must know)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Labeling the partitions
Checking and repairing a partition (Should know)
How to do it...
How it works...
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Checking and fixing NTFS file systems
Getting space by shrinking a partition (Should know)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Moving the left-hand side of a partition
Creating a new partition (Should know)
How to do it...
How it works...
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Managing partition flags
Moving a partition (Become an expert)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Booting problems after moving
Windows 7/Vista repair commands
Windows XP repair commands
Adding space by growing a partition (Should know)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Moving the left-hand side of a partition
Formatting a partition (Should know)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works
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Labeling the partition
Formatting creates a new UUID
Preparing a new disk device for use (Become an expert)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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MSDOS partition table 2 tebibyte limit
Booting from GPT disk device
References
Copying a partition (Become an expert)
How to do it...
How it works...
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UUID and Windows Product Activation
Copying a partition for backup
Pasting into existing partition
Copying all partitions
Deleting a partition (Should know)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
There's more...
Deleting a partition by accident
Moving space between partitions (Become an expert)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Growing or moving a partition
Preparing for dual boot with GNU/Linux (Become an expert)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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OEM Partition
Adding space to GPT RAID (Become an expert)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Reference information
Rescuing data from a lost partition (Become an expert)
Getting ready
How to do it...
How it works...
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Restoring a deleted partition
Appendix: Tips and tricks
Maintaining Mac OS X hybrid partition table
Editing iPod partitions
Adding space to virtual machines
Getting help with GParted
Other uses for GParted O autorze: Curtis Gedak has managed the GParted project for the past 4 years, coordinating volunteer efforts and resources, managing releases, maintaining the website, developing new features, fixing bugs, and much more. For over 2 decades, Curtis developed a solid set of technical and management skills while working for a variety of companies in industries such as utilities, agriculture, and oil and gas. During this time he specialized in applying relational database technology, managing heterogeneous environments, and developing applications in a multitude of programming languages. With his strong interpersonal skills and sound technical ability he has been instrumental in the success of many projects. Curtis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta. mniej