Automatic Partitioning

The Automatic Partitioning screens will only be seen if you are performing a workstation- or server-class installation.

Here you can choose to continue with this installation, to partition manually, or to use the Back button to go back and choose a different installation method (see Figure 4-6).

If you do not want to lose some or all of your data, you should either choose to partition manually or choose a different installation class.

A workstation-class installation will remove data on all currently existing Linux partitions. If you do not want Red Hat Linux to be installed on your master boot record (MBR) or if you want to use a boot manager other than LILO, do not choose this installation method.

A server-class installation will remove data on all partitions of all hard drives. If you have another OS on your system that you wish to keep installed, if you do not want Red Hat Linux to be installed on your master boot record (MBR), or if you want to use a boot manager other than LILO, do not choose this installation method.

If you are unsure how you want your system to be partitioned, please read the chapter on partitioning in the Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide.