How do I create an Ubuntu partition on my hard drive?

Question

I have the following partitions when I run lsblk in a terminal:

How can I use the 500G size vdb area?

How can I check if vdb already has a partition or if I need to create a new one?

On a command line parted -l lists your partitions and formatting. To create a new file system see https://askubuntu.com/questions/517354/terminal-method-of-formatting-storage-drive — Takkat, May 08 '16 at 15:35
The easiest way to view and edit parittions on your disks might be to boot into the Ubuntu installer (from a live DVD or USB stick). Then use the visual partitioning tool within the installer. — , May 08 '16 at 15:40
parted -l returns Number Start End Size Type File system Flags 1 1049kB 53.7GB 53.7GB primary ext3 boot — , May 08 '16 at 15:45

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered May 08 '16 at 15:51

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I also did what Nick Weinberg was mentioning. It just worked fine for me and able to partition 4TB disk using Gparted application from installer DVD.

OS: Live Mint 17.3 ROSA

answered May 08 '16 at 15:51

Julius

Please consider improve your answer including links and context. askubuntu.com/help/how-to-answer – Marcellinov May 21 '16 at 15:12

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