RedHat EX200 Exam - Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for RedHat's EX200 exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 3

Add a swap partition.

Adding an extra 500M swap partition to your system, this swap partition should mount automatically when the system starts up. Don't remove and modify the existing swap partitions on your system.

AExplanation:
fdisk -cu /dev/vda// in the way of expanding the partition, don't make main partition
partx --a /dev/vda
mkswap /dev/vdax
swapon /dev/vdax
swapon --s
vi /etc/fstab
/dev/vdaxswapswapdefaults0 0
mount -a

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Terrilyn

6 months ago

Sounds risky, what if it messes up the current setup?

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Josefa

6 months ago

This is standard practice, nothing surprising here.

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Elke

7 months ago

Wait, why 500M? Isn't that a bit small?

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Micah

7 months ago

Agree, but make sure to check existing partitions first.

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Layla

7 months ago

Just add 500M swap, easy peasy!

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Melinda

7 months ago

I remember that `swapon --s` command, but I'm a bit confused about how to ensure it mounts automatically on boot.

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Carmelina

7 months ago

I feel like I might have mixed up the commands for adding it to `/etc/fstab`. Should it be `swap` or `swapfile`?

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Suzi

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question where I had to set up a swap partition, and I think I used `mkswap` to format it.

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Laurene

8 months ago

I think I remember needing to use `fdisk` to create the new partition, but I'm not entirely sure about the exact flags.

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Anglea

8 months ago

This seems simple enough, but I want to double-check that I'm not supposed to remove or modify the existing swap partitions. I'll be really careful to just add the new one as instructed.

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Norah

8 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to not touch the existing swap partitions, just add a new one. I'll follow the steps in the explanation - fdisk, mkswap, swapon, and update fstab. Should be good to go!

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Leatha

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Do we need to modify the existing swap partitions at all, or just add a new one? I want to make sure I don't accidentally mess anything up.

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Omer

8 months ago

This looks straightforward. I'll start by using fdisk to create a new 500M partition, then set it up as a swap partition and add it to fstab so it mounts automatically.

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Silva

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think carefully about what attributes are typically associated with healthy cultural values in an organization.

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Eden

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'm trying to remember the differences between the ON types, but I'm a bit confused. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Amie

8 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know the control file can't be backed up manually as a binary copy, but I believe it can be backed up manually as a trace file. And I'm pretty sure it gets backed up automatically by RMAN when a database backup occurs.

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Octavio

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording here. I'll need to think through the implications of what "does not mean" implies for the different scenarios presented.

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Rory

1 year ago

I bet the exam creator is just testing our ability to follow instructions to the letter, even if they don't make the most sense. Next up, they'll ask us to manually edit the /etc/fstab file. Ah, the joys of system administration!

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Corazon

11 months ago

Let's make sure we don't miss any steps, even if they seem a bit strange.

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Dick

12 months ago

Yeah, it's all about attention to detail in system administration.

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Ettie

12 months ago

I think the key is to follow the instructions exactly as they are given.

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Derick

1 year ago

The explanation is on point, but I can't help but wonder if the exam creator is trying to trick us with a 'don't remove and modify' clause. I'll double-check everything before submitting my answer.

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Salina

1 year ago

Hmm, the explanation looks good, but I'm wondering if there's an easier way to do this, maybe using a GUI tool instead of the command line? I'm more comfortable with that approach.

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Carry

11 months ago

Karrie: No problem, it should make the process easier for you.

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Tracey

11 months ago

User 3: Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give GParted a try for adding the swap partition.

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Karrie

11 months ago

User 2: GParted is a great tool for managing partitions visually.

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Jeniffer

12 months ago

User 1: You can use GParted for adding a swap partition with a GUI interface.

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Jolanda

1 year ago

The explanation covers all the necessary steps, but I'm a bit concerned about the 'don't remove and modify the existing swap partitions' part. What if I already have an existing swap partition that I need to replace?

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