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NOTE
This step assumes there is no utility partition on your NetServer.
NOTE
The cylinders on your hard disk may be different from this
example.
n <Enter>, p <Enter>, 2 <Enter>
First cylinder: 981
Last cylinder:
NOTE
Administrators with a basic knowledge of disk data storage may
want to decide their own usage.
6. To check partitions—"Command (m for help) . . ."
p <Enter>
NOTE
Both partitions will be "Linux Native" type at this point. No
asterisk will be evident in the "Boot" column yet.
7. To designate one of the partitions as swap space—"Command (m for
help) . . ."
t <Enter>, 2 <Enter>, 82 <Enter>
8. To toggle a bootable flag—"Command (m for help) . . ."
a <Enter>, 1 <Enter>
9. To check partitions—"Command (m for help) . . ."
p <Enter>
CAUTION
If you do not place a bootable flag on the main Linux Native
partition (where the OS is installed) at this point, it may later be
impossible for Linux to boot up from the hard disk. In that case,
you may have to start the installation over.
10. If you determine everything to be correct—"Command (m for help) . . ."
w <Enter>
You might see messages about the disk partition table.
Once you have written the configuration to disk, return to the section on "Continuing the Linux
Installation".
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