topic Re: fstab has extra entries in Operating System - HP-UX

fstab has extra mount points

marvin51796 — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:27:14 GMT

HP-UX 11Vi3 OS,

my fstab file has an extra mount point that doesnt exist anymore. What is the best way to remove it without corrupting the etc/fstab file?

Thanks

Patrick Wallek — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:12:59 GMT

The /etc/fstab file is a plain ASCII text file and can be edited with 'vi' or whatever your favorite editor is.

Make a backup copy of the file first, then just edit the file and remove the line with the mountpoint you want to get rid of.

Dennis Handly — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:47:57 GMT

fstab(4) also allows a leading # to comment out the line. All described in the man page.