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computing:storage:disk_prep_test [2015/03/28 13:09] gcooper |
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==== Badblocks ==== | ==== Badblocks ==== | ||
- | :!: Badblocks can be hazardous to your data. Make a backup first! | + | :!: Badblocks can be hazardous to your data. |
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+ | :!: Running '' | ||
There are some valid circumstances where you have to use the ' | There are some valid circumstances where you have to use the ' | ||
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=== Destructive Test === | === Destructive Test === | ||
- | This is the best test and uses 4096K blocks for improved speed and saves a log file of bad blocks: | + | This is the best test and uses 4096K blocks for improved speed and saves a log file of bad blocks |
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Note: the syslinux package also includes a mbr.bin file: | Note: the syslinux package also includes a mbr.bin file: | ||
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- | sudo dd if=/ | + | sudo dd if=/ |
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