13.2.2. Formatting and Labeling the Partition

To format and label the partition use the following procedure:

Procedure 13.2. Format and label the partition

The partition still does not have a file system. To create one use the following command:
# /sbin/mkfs -t ext3 /dev/sda6
Warning
Formatting the partition permanently destroys any data that currently exists on the partition.
Next, give the file system on the partition a label. For example, if the file system on the new partition is /dev/sda6 and you want to label it /work, use:
```
  # e2label /dev/sda6 /work
```

By default, the installation program uses the mount point of the partition as the label to make sure the label is unique. You can use any label you want.

Afterwards, create a mount point (e.g. /work) as root.

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