[wplug] partitioning

[Drew from Zhrodague]

> > Swap - 1GB
> > / - 500 MB
> > /usr - 9 GB
> > /tmp - 100 MB
> > /home - 200 MB
> > /var - 9 GB
> > /boot - 20 MB
> > 
> > I realize that some of these values are rather large given my 
> > requirements but I'm also trying to get an idea of how others partition 
> > their servers for general use. Should some values stay static (i.e. 20 
> > MB for boot) while others consume a % of available disk space (i.e. 30% 
> > for /var)?
> > 
> > As always all help is appreciated.

	I setup lots of machines. If the thing is lucky, the installation 
and partitioning scheme will actually live for quite some time, as the box 
undergos changes in services, or purpose. I got sick of running out of 
space in a partition a long time ago, I generally follow this general 
partitioning scheme, /var be damned! Note that we do not use 1 and 2 gig 
hard drives anymore, and running out of space is generally not an issue.

	/boot	250m	Redhat 9 wanted 250m, I don't care, personally.
	swap	.5-4g	depends on RAM, whether it's gonna be busy, etc.
	/	rest	All of the rest of disk or raid.

	It's tough to tell what each root directory's content is going to 
be, especially if you're going to be installing stuff asside from the 
default scenario, so how can you really estimate the size?

	Leaving everything in / is just so much more convenient for setup 
and longevity.

	Also, if you're worried about losing data, or having some sort of 
partition-wide data loss, use multiple disks in a redundant filesystem.

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