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Trying here to do an installation of Ubuntu 18.04, focusing on domestic surveillance with some ip cameras.
There will be about 12 cameras, which we are going to add in Zoneminder with images capture function.
With this in mind, what should be the Swap partition size?
And how can we enable this partition and start using it?
I already have an installation system with 5GB of Swap, but heard that it isn't enough.
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Trying here to do an installation of Ubuntu 18.04, focusing on domestic surveillance with some ip cameras.
There will be about 12 cameras, which we are going to add in Zoneminder with images capture function.
With this in mind, what should be the Swap partition size?
And how can we enable this partition and start using it?
I already have an installation system with 5GB of Swap, but heard that it isn't enough.
linux ubuntu swap
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Start with something big. Then shrink it (if you thing that you will need the space). When you are settled on a size, then grow other partition to use the spare space.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
Is it recommendable to resize partitioning? I've never had good experience doing it.
– Forester77
5 hours ago
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Trying here to do an installation of Ubuntu 18.04, focusing on domestic surveillance with some ip cameras.
There will be about 12 cameras, which we are going to add in Zoneminder with images capture function.
With this in mind, what should be the Swap partition size?
And how can we enable this partition and start using it?
I already have an installation system with 5GB of Swap, but heard that it isn't enough.
linux ubuntu swap
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Trying here to do an installation of Ubuntu 18.04, focusing on domestic surveillance with some ip cameras.
There will be about 12 cameras, which we are going to add in Zoneminder with images capture function.
With this in mind, what should be the Swap partition size?
And how can we enable this partition and start using it?
I already have an installation system with 5GB of Swap, but heard that it isn't enough.
linux ubuntu swap
linux ubuntu swap
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Start with something big. Then shrink it (if you thing that you will need the space). When you are settled on a size, then grow other partition to use the spare space.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
Is it recommendable to resize partitioning? I've never had good experience doing it.
– Forester77
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Start with something big. Then shrink it (if you thing that you will need the space). When you are settled on a size, then grow other partition to use the spare space.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
Is it recommendable to resize partitioning? I've never had good experience doing it.
– Forester77
5 hours ago
Start with something big. Then shrink it (if you thing that you will need the space). When you are settled on a size, then grow other partition to use the spare space.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
Start with something big. Then shrink it (if you thing that you will need the space). When you are settled on a size, then grow other partition to use the spare space.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
Is it recommendable to resize partitioning? I've never had good experience doing it.
– Forester77
5 hours ago
Is it recommendable to resize partitioning? I've never had good experience doing it.
– Forester77
5 hours ago
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Honestly, I wouldn't overengineer this situation. Of course, there're different scenarios and for each of them, you might want a different size of swap, but for normal needs you might have at home, you can stick to this recommendation by Red Hat: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-disk-partitioning-setup-x86#sect-recommended-partitioning-scheme-x86 (table 8.3, you need to scroll a bit).
Having said that, start with finding out how much RAM you have.
Another discussion about the same topic is on askubuntu: https://askubuntu.com/questions/49109/i-have-16gb-ram-do-i-need-32gb-swap You might want to read through it.
As for the second question. If you install the system, you don't really need to do anything else to start using it. The system (Ubuntu) will use your swap automatically whenever runs out of RAM.
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That table dose not even describe a continues function.
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My# swapon --showcommand output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?
– Forester77
6 hours ago
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For a 1Tb HDD, I'd recommend the following partitioning:
/ <== primary partition, 10gb root partition with **boot flag**
/usr <== logical partition, 24gb read-only user data
/var <== logical partition, 26gb variable files
swap <== logical partition, 11gb used when psysical RAM memory is full
/tmp <== logical partition, 12gb temporary files
/home <== logical partition, 400gb home directories
the rest <== free space
It is similar to the I've been user for some time, and have had satisfatory results.
Notice the differents sizes, for quicker recognizing.
answered 6 hours ago
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Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
add a comment |
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Honestly, I wouldn't overengineer this situation. Of course, there're different scenarios and for each of them, you might want a different size of swap, but for normal needs you might have at home, you can stick to this recommendation by Red Hat: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-disk-partitioning-setup-x86#sect-recommended-partitioning-scheme-x86 (table 8.3, you need to scroll a bit).
Having said that, start with finding out how much RAM you have.
Another discussion about the same topic is on askubuntu: https://askubuntu.com/questions/49109/i-have-16gb-ram-do-i-need-32gb-swap You might want to read through it.
As for the second question. If you install the system, you don't really need to do anything else to start using it. The system (Ubuntu) will use your swap automatically whenever runs out of RAM.
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That table dose not even describe a continues function.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
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My# swapon --showcommand output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?
– Forester77
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Honestly, I wouldn't overengineer this situation. Of course, there're different scenarios and for each of them, you might want a different size of swap, but for normal needs you might have at home, you can stick to this recommendation by Red Hat: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-disk-partitioning-setup-x86#sect-recommended-partitioning-scheme-x86 (table 8.3, you need to scroll a bit).
Having said that, start with finding out how much RAM you have.
Another discussion about the same topic is on askubuntu: https://askubuntu.com/questions/49109/i-have-16gb-ram-do-i-need-32gb-swap You might want to read through it.
As for the second question. If you install the system, you don't really need to do anything else to start using it. The system (Ubuntu) will use your swap automatically whenever runs out of RAM.
answered 7 hours ago
puzzlepuzzle
763 bronze badges
That table dose not even describe a continues function.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
1
My# swapon --showcommand output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?
– Forester77
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Honestly, I wouldn't overengineer this situation. Of course, there're different scenarios and for each of them, you might want a different size of swap, but for normal needs you might have at home, you can stick to this recommendation by Red Hat: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-disk-partitioning-setup-x86#sect-recommended-partitioning-scheme-x86 (table 8.3, you need to scroll a bit).
Having said that, start with finding out how much RAM you have.
Another discussion about the same topic is on askubuntu: https://askubuntu.com/questions/49109/i-have-16gb-ram-do-i-need-32gb-swap You might want to read through it.
As for the second question. If you install the system, you don't really need to do anything else to start using it. The system (Ubuntu) will use your swap automatically whenever runs out of RAM.
answered 7 hours ago
puzzlepuzzle
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Honestly, I wouldn't overengineer this situation. Of course, there're different scenarios and for each of them, you might want a different size of swap, but for normal needs you might have at home, you can stick to this recommendation by Red Hat: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-disk-partitioning-setup-x86#sect-recommended-partitioning-scheme-x86 (table 8.3, you need to scroll a bit).
Having said that, start with finding out how much RAM you have.
Another discussion about the same topic is on askubuntu: https://askubuntu.com/questions/49109/i-have-16gb-ram-do-i-need-32gb-swap You might want to read through it.
As for the second question. If you install the system, you don't really need to do anything else to start using it. The system (Ubuntu) will use your swap automatically whenever runs out of RAM.
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That table dose not even describe a continues function.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
1
My# swapon --showcommand output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?
– Forester77
6 hours ago
add a comment |
That table dose not even describe a continues function.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
1
My# swapon --showcommand output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?
– Forester77
6 hours ago
That table dose not even describe a continues function.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
That table dose not even describe a continues function.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
1
1
My
# swapon --show command output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?– Forester77
6 hours ago
My
# swapon --show command output shows 0b in USED column, so that is right? Swap partition would only be used when RAM memory is depleted?– Forester77
6 hours ago
add a comment |
For a 1Tb HDD, I'd recommend the following partitioning:
/ <== primary partition, 10gb root partition with **boot flag**
/usr <== logical partition, 24gb read-only user data
/var <== logical partition, 26gb variable files
swap <== logical partition, 11gb used when psysical RAM memory is full
/tmp <== logical partition, 12gb temporary files
/home <== logical partition, 400gb home directories
the rest <== free space
It is similar to the I've been user for some time, and have had satisfatory results.
Notice the differents sizes, for quicker recognizing.
answered 6 hours ago
Vasconcelos1914Vasconcelos1914
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Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
add a comment |
For a 1Tb HDD, I'd recommend the following partitioning:
/ <== primary partition, 10gb root partition with **boot flag**
/usr <== logical partition, 24gb read-only user data
/var <== logical partition, 26gb variable files
swap <== logical partition, 11gb used when psysical RAM memory is full
/tmp <== logical partition, 12gb temporary files
/home <== logical partition, 400gb home directories
the rest <== free space
It is similar to the I've been user for some time, and have had satisfatory results.
Notice the differents sizes, for quicker recognizing.
answered 6 hours ago
Vasconcelos1914Vasconcelos1914
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Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
add a comment |
For a 1Tb HDD, I'd recommend the following partitioning:
/ <== primary partition, 10gb root partition with **boot flag**
/usr <== logical partition, 24gb read-only user data
/var <== logical partition, 26gb variable files
swap <== logical partition, 11gb used when psysical RAM memory is full
/tmp <== logical partition, 12gb temporary files
/home <== logical partition, 400gb home directories
the rest <== free space
It is similar to the I've been user for some time, and have had satisfatory results.
Notice the differents sizes, for quicker recognizing.
answered 6 hours ago
Vasconcelos1914Vasconcelos1914
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For a 1Tb HDD, I'd recommend the following partitioning:
/ <== primary partition, 10gb root partition with **boot flag**
/usr <== logical partition, 24gb read-only user data
/var <== logical partition, 26gb variable files
swap <== logical partition, 11gb used when psysical RAM memory is full
/tmp <== logical partition, 12gb temporary files
/home <== logical partition, 400gb home directories
the rest <== free space
It is similar to the I've been user for some time, and have had satisfatory results.
Notice the differents sizes, for quicker recognizing.
answered 6 hours ago
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Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
1
1
Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
Aren't there any more partitions I could add?
– Forester77
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
This is part of Linux File Hierarchy Structure. Those option for specific partitioning are provided during Ubuntu or Debian instalation process.
– Vasconcelos1914
5 hours ago
add a comment |
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Start with something big. Then shrink it (if you thing that you will need the space). When you are settled on a size, then grow other partition to use the spare space.
– ctrl-alt-delor
7 hours ago
Is it recommendable to resize partitioning? I've never had good experience doing it.
– Forester77
5 hours ago