FDISK usage - Managing Partitions

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • How to create a primary partition using fdisk utility?
  • How to create an extended partition using fdisk utility?
  • How to delete a partition in fdisk?
  • How many primary partitions can be created using fdisk?
  • What is the maximum disk/partition size allowed/detected by fdisk?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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