A standard operating procedure for adding new SSDs to a Linux server, including UUID configuration, fstab dump/pass mechanics, and an explanation of storage capacity discrepancies (TB vs GiB) and ext4 reserved blocks. ...
A field guide on passing an existing 18TB physical ext4 partition from a Windows 10 host to an Ubuntu VM without losing data. ...
This post documents the one and only correct procedure for successfully passing through a physical ext4-formatted hard drive (e.g., an 18TB data disk) from a Windows 10 host to an Ubuntu VM in VMware Workstation. If you’re tired of failed attempts using “Offline” or “Use entire disk” methods, this guide is for you. ...