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On Linux systems, managing disk partitions can be challenging, especially for new users. Fortunately, some tools are easy to use which can make this procedure simpler. GParted, is a user-friendly partition editor that enables users to manage their disk partitions. In this article, we will discuss the GParted tool in the Linux Operating system.
Prerequisites:
- Before we begin the installation of GParted, we need the Administrative privileges for installing the packages for GParted.
- We need to update our Linux Repository such that whatever dependencies are required for GParted is already installed in our system.
Installation of GParted on Debian/Ubuntu
1. Repository Update
Updating the system repository to check whether any updates are available for packages.
sudo apt updateKali Update
2. Repository Upgrade
Upgrading the dependencies and packages into its newest version.
sudo apt upgradeKali Upgrade
3. Gparted Installation
Install the GParted partition tool using the “apt” package manager.
sudo apt install gpartedKali Gparted
4. Access Gparted
After installing the gparted tool, we can simply access it by writing the command “gparted” on the terminal.
gparted
Access Gparted
5. Functions
We can simply make changes in the partition like resizing the partition, creating a new partition, deleting the partition, unmounting the partition, and more.
Installation of GParted in RHEL/CentOS
1. Installation of epel
Install EPEL (Extra Package for Enterprise Linux) for extra high-end package support that doesn’t come in the default repository.
sudo yum install epel-release2. Repository Update
Update the repository to add extra dependencies and packages to the repository.
sudo apt update
3. Gparted Installation
Install gparted tool in CentOS using the “yum” package manager.
sudo yum install gpartedCentOS install Gparted
4. Access Gparted Tool:
Access the gparted tool by simply writing the “gparted” command on the terminal but it can be only accessed by the root user or sudoer user.
gpartedCentOS install Gparted
Installation of GParted in Fedora OS
1. Repository Update:
Update the system repository using the package manager “dnf” to add the additional dependencies and packages.
sudo dnf update Fedora Update
2. Gparted Installation
Install the GParted in fedora using the “dnf” package manager.
sudo dnf install gparted
3. Accessing the gparted tool
Access the gparted tool while writing the command gparted in the terminal.
gpartedInstallation of Gparted in ArchLinux
1. Installation of Gparted
Install the Gparted tool using the “pacman” repository manager.
pacman -Sy gparted Arch
2. Access Gparted Tool
Access the gparted tool by simply writing the “gparted” command in the terminal.
gparted
Conclusion
Lastly, installing GParted on a Linux system is a simple procedure that gives efficient control over disk partitions. GParted makes complicated activities like resizing, moving, creating, and removing partitions easy due to its user-friendly interface and robust features. By following the instructions in this article, we have discovered a useful tool that improves your use of Linux and gives an accurate way to effectively handle disk storage.