How do I move a folder to a different partition?

How do I move a folder to a different partition?

To relocate or move the /var folder to a new partition in Linux, please follow the steps below:

1. Add a new hard disk to the server.
2. Mount the new filesystem in /mnt, from YaST:
3. Switch to single-user mode:
4. Copy the data in var only to the new mounted filesystem:
5. Rename the current /var directory for backup purposes:

Can I move files from one partition to another?

You can drag n drop folders or files from one volume to another. If it is to a separate drive, the folders/files will be copied and you could then delete the same on the full drive. Or you could store rarely used files on the second volume.

How do I transfer data from one partition to another in Linux?

3 Answers

1. Backup your /dev/sda1 and /dev/sdb1 volumes!
2. Use partitioning tool to shrink your /dev/sdb1 . For example you can use gparted .
3. Add new partition ( /dev/sdb2 ).
4. Copy all your data from your current /home directory to /dev/sdb2 .
5. Remove all contents from /home directory.
6. Mount /dev/sdb2 on /home .

How to move partition from one disk to another?

1 Shrink a large volume in another disk to get Unallocated space (optional). 2 Right click drive D and select “Copy Volume”. 3 Select the Unallocated space in another disk. 4 Change drive letters of both volumes.

How to move the system Reserved Partition safely?

Assign a drive letter (for example Z:) to the system reserved partition so it can be opened in Windows File Explorer. Copy everything from the system reserved partition to the newly created partition. You must include the Boot folder, bootmgr and BOOTSECT.BAK. Mark the new partition as “System Reserved”.

Can a / Var Directory be mounted on another partition?

Your /var directory has filled up and you are left with with no free disk space available. This is a typical scenario which can be easily fixed by mounting your /var directory on different partition. Let’s get started by attaching new storage, partitioning and creating a desired file system.

How do I move programs from one drive to another?

Step 1. Press “Win” and “I” at the same time to open Settings. Step 2. Click “Apps”, you can see all installed programs in the “Apps & features” list. Step 3.Choose the program you wish to move, click “Move”, select another drive to place that program, and click “Move” to confirm.