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Parted Command: Create New Partition Table
Use for create new partition table with Parted. Exact CLI syntax to create new partition table using Parted.
When to use this: Use for create new partition table with Parted.
Command Syntax
sudo parted </dev/sdX> mklabel <aix|amiga|bsd|dvh|gpt|loop|mac|msdos|pc98|sun>sudo parted </dev/sdX> mklabel <aix|amiga|bsd|dvh|gpt|loop|mac|msdos|pc98|sun>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sudo parted </dev/sdX> mklabel <aix|amiga|bsd|dvh|gpt|loop|mac|msdos|pc98|sun> Command Breakdown
sudo is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to create new partition table using Parted.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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