Automatic Partitioning

Automatic partitioning allows you to perform an installation without having to partition your drive(s) yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with partitioning your system, it is recommended that do not choose to partition manually and instead let the installation program partition for you.

The Automatic Partitioning screen is only seen when performing a workstation- or server-class installation. If you are performing a custom-class installation, or choose to manually partition, please refer to the section called Partitioning Your System.

In this screen, you can choose to continue with this installation, to partition manually, or use the Back button to choose a different installation method (see Figure 15-7).

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.

	Caution
	A workstation-class installation will remove all 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.

	Caution
	A server-class installation will remove all 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 Appendix B.