1.2. Creating an ext3 File System

ext3 file system.

1. Create the partition using parted or fdisk.

2. Format the partition with the ext3 file system using mkfs.

3. Label the partition using e2label.

4. Create the mount point.

5. Add the partition to /etc/fstab.

Refer to Chapter 5 Managing Disk Storage for information on performing these steps.