Ubuntu create partition

1. Does Ubuntu automatically create partition?
2. How do I access other partitions in Ubuntu?
3. What is EFI System Partition Ubuntu?
4. Which partition is created while installing Ubuntu?
5. What are the partitions in Ubuntu?
6. What is difference between primary and logical partition?
7. How much space does root partition need Ubuntu?
8. What does mkfs command do?

Does Ubuntu automatically create partition?

Ubuntu will automatically partition your drive.

How do I access other partitions in Ubuntu?

Hit ctrl+l to show the location bar in Nautilus, type in 'computer:///' and bookmark it. All available partitions should also show in the left side panel.

What is EFI System Partition Ubuntu?

Creating an EFI System Partition

This partition holds EFI-mode boot loaders and related files. If your disk already contains an ESP (eg if your computer had Windows 8 preinstalled), it can be used for Ubuntu too. Do not format it. It is strongly recommended to have only 1 ESP per disk.

Which partition is created while installing Ubuntu?

If you are attempting to install Ubuntu alone on the disk, the installer will create the first partition as a primary partition. And that first partition, following the recommendation made earlier, should be mounted at /boot. The default file system for /boot on Ubuntu is ext2.

What are the partitions in Ubuntu?

Ubuntu Linux partitions also come in Primary and Logical. You will still be limited to either 4 primary partitions or a combination of Primary and Logical partitions. However, that is where the similarities stop. Your first partition will always be your install partition on a primary partition.

What is difference between primary and logical partition?

Primary partition is a bootable partition and it contains the operating system/s of the computer, while logical partition is a partition that is not bootable. Multiple logical partitions allow storing data in an organized manner.

How much space does root partition need Ubuntu?

Root partition (always required)

Description: the root partition contains by default all your system files, program settings and documents. Size: minimum is 8 GB. It is recommended to make it at least 15 GB.

What does mkfs command do?

The mkfs command stands for “make file system” is utilized to make a file system (which is, a system for organizing a hierarchy of directories, subdirectories, and files) on a formatted storage device usually, a partition on a hard disk drive (HDD) or it can also be a USB drive, etc.