Moving a system directory

[dE_logics]

Suppose I have installed Linux, then I decide to split...like the /var directory to a different partition...is it possible to do this without reinstallation or in that case without loosing settings or having to reinstall all the software?



I don't think so.

[lykwydchykyn]

It's quite doable, but it's best to do it offline while booted to a liveCD. The basic gist of what you do is this:
- boot to live CD
- create new partition
- mount old root partition
- move data to the new partition
- edit the /etc/fstab on the hard drive to point to the new partition
- reboot

If you need help with the particulars, just ask!

[iponeverything]

It not big deal at all. Just add new mount point to /etc/fstab

[dE_logics]

Ok...thanks people...I guess we got lots of article discussing on how to edit that.