3.4.1.2.2. Disk Partitioning

The default SIMP installation has a disk partitioning scheme that is designed to meet multiple compliance and system hardening standards and requirements. If you choose to implement a custom partitioning scheme you will need to make sure to use one that meets the standards and requirements your organization implements.

3.4.1.2.2.1. Default Partition Scheme

By default SIMP has the following partitions:

  • swap

  • /

  • /boot

  • /boot/efi

  • /home

  • /tmp

  • /var

  • /var/log

  • /var/log/audit

3.4.1.2.2.2. Required Partitions

SIMP will fail to install if the following partitions do not exist: * / * /boot