Quick Answer: How Do I Install an Existing Partition on Ubuntu?
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How do I add a second hard drive to Ubuntu?

To achieve this, you need to perform three simple steps:

  1. 2.1 Create a mount point. sudo mkdir /hdd.
  2. 2.2 Edit /etc/fstab. Open /etc/fstab file with root permissions: sudo vim /etc/fstab. And add following to the end of the file: /dev/sdb1 /hdd ext4 defaults 0 0.
  3. 2.3 Mount partition. Last step and you’re done! sudo mount /hdd.

How can I add free space to an existing partition in Ubuntu?

If a partition has adjacent unallocated space, you can right-click it and select Resize/Move to enlarge the partition into the unallocated space. To specify a new partition size, click and drag the sliders or enter an exact number into the boxes.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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