fdisk command

Definition:

• Format DISK
• manipulate disk partition table
• sudo fdisk /dev/sd* to start on the device

Synopsis:

• fdisk [options] device
• fdisk -l [device...]

List of options:

• GPT

  • M enter protective/hybrid MBR

• Generic

  • d delete a partition
  • l list known partition types
  • n add a new partition
  • p print the partition table

• Save & Exit

  • w write table to disk and exit
  • q quit without saving changes