Disk Partitioning
Disk partitioning is the process of dividing a physical storage device (like a hard drive or SSD) into multiple logical sections, called partitions, each of which can be managed independently by an operating system. It allows for organizing data, installing multiple operating systems, and optimizing storage performance and security. Partitions are defined by a partition table (e.g., MBR or GPT) and can be formatted with different file systems.
Developers should learn disk partitioning when setting up development environments, servers, or multi-boot systems to separate system files from user data, improve performance by isolating workloads, or enhance security through isolation. It's essential for tasks like dual-booting Linux and Windows, creating dedicated partitions for databases or logs, or configuring storage for virtual machines and containers.