Howto:Extend V10 Linux Application Platform HDD Size (VM)
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Applies To
This information applies to
- LinuxAP, V10
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Problem Details
V10 LinuxAP will have default HDD Size of 8GB. In most scenarios, this is sufficient. Sometimes you need more space and have to extend HDD storage.
root@vmware-debian:~# df -h
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
rootfs 6.8G 6.8G 0M 100% /
udev 10M 0 10M 0% /dev
tmpfs 101M 156K 101M 1% /run
/dev/sda3 6.8G 6.8G 0M 100% /
tmpfs 5.0M 0 5.0M 0% /run/lock
tmpfs 305M 0 305M 0% /run/shm
If you use a virtual machine (HyperV / VMWare) you can increase the storage space. (If you use a LinuxAP on a CF-Card or FlashDisk you have to perform a fresh installation on a larger storage medium)
In this howto we show the HyperV steps. VMWware is similar.
Preparation
- Download GParted Live CD
- Remove all existing Snapshots
- Create a fresh Fullbackup of your Machine. Important: Please remember that you will change partitions and file system. An error can mean a total loss of data!
Configuration
- Shutdown LinuxAP
- Extend VM HHD Size to your needs in VM settings
- Mount GParted iso in VM settings
- Open Console, Start VM and load GParted
- Extend Partition and Filesystem
- Shutdown and unmount GParted iso in VM settings
- Start VM and check available diskspace
root@vmware-debian:~# df -h
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
rootfs 19G 6.8G 2.2G 33% /
udev 10M 0 10M 0% /dev
tmpfs 101M 156K 101M 1% /run
/dev/sda3 19G 6.8G 2.2G 33% /
tmpfs 5.0M 0 5.0M 0% /run/lock
tmpfs 305M 0 305M 0% /run/shm