How to Format and Mount Additional Storage on BulkVM Print

1. Identify Your Drive:

   SSH into your server and run lsblk to identify your drive.

   It's typically listed as /dev/vdb.

2. Partition the Drive:

   Use gdisk /dev/vdb to partition the drive:

   • Type n to create a new partition.
   • Accept the defaults to use the entire drive.
   • Type w to write changes and exit.

3. Format the New Partition:

   mkfs.ext4 /dev/vdb

   This may take a few minutes for larger drives.

4. Create a Mount Point:

   mkdir /mnt/storage

5. Mount the New Partition:

   mount /dev/vdb1 /mnt/storage

6. Automatic Mounting on Boot:

   For automatic mounting on boot, add this line to /etc/fstab:

   /dev/vdb1 /mnt/storage ext4 defaults 0 0

7. Verify the Mount:

   Verify the mount with df -h.

   You should see /dev/vdb1 mounted at /mnt/storage.

Your BulkVM storage is now ready for use. If you encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.

Note: These instructions are for Debian/Ubuntu systems and use the ext4 filesystem. Adjust as needed for your specific setup.