What is the method for partitioning OpenBSD?

Partitioning in OpenBSD is done using the fdisk and disklabel commands.

First, create a partition using the fdisk command. To start fdisk, you can use the following command:

$ fdisk -i sd0

Next, partition according to the prompts. Typically, you can follow these steps:

1. To create the primary partition: type “a”, then choose the partition type (such as 4.2BSD) and size.
2. Create additional partitions (optional): Input “a” and then choose the partition type and size.
3. To view or edit the partition table: enter “p,” then review and ensure the partition table is correct and error-free.
4. Save and exit: Enter “w” and then press Enter to save the partition table and exit fdisk.

Next, employ the disklabel command to configure the file system type, size, and other properties of the partition. The following command can be used to initiate disklabel:

$ disklabel -E sd0

Next, partition according to the prompts. Typically, you can follow these steps:

1. Create a partition: Enter “a” and then choose the partition type (for example: 4.2BSD).
2. Set partition size: enter “s” followed by the size of the partition.
3. Set the mount point and other properties of the partition.
4. Save and quit: type “q” and then press Enter to save the partition table and exit disklabel.

Finally, use the newfs command to create the file system. For example, if you have created a partition named sd0a, you can use the following command to create its file system:

$ newfs /dev/rsd0a

Please note that the “sd0a” in the above command may need to be adjusted according to your actual partition name.

Once these steps are completed, you can then mount the file system to the appropriate location and begin using the partition on OpenBSD.