fstab

[andi_1]

Hi,

If I have an entry in /etc/fstab file does it guarantee that this entry is mounted?

Thank you.

[Sanjay_6]

Hi,

an entry in /etc/fstab does not mean that the filesystem is mounted, if it is commented out by a "#" in the first column on the line.

Also any filesystem, automatically mounted using fstab can be manually unmounted.

Hope this helps.

Regds

[andi_1]

Hi,

So, unless an entry is preceded by an #, an entry is mounted. Am I correct?

Thank you!

[BFA6]

Hi,

No it doesn't necessarily mean the filesystem is mounted.
The file could be edited & a new filesystem entry put in without mounting the filesystem, or file systems could be manually unmounted.

Hilary

[nancy rippey]

Also if you would have any type of syntax error in the fstab the filesystem may not mount. Also if the directory is not present the filesystem is unable to mount. In other words if the entry in /etc/fstab is set up correctly and not commented out it will mount but there are various things that can keep it from mounting.

[Sandip Ghosh]

It is not necessary that it will be mounted.
Better check with bdf whether it is mounted or not.

Sandip

[Sanjay_6]

Hi,

Yes if there is an entry without a "#" in the first column and if the syntax of the entry is correct the lv will get mounted at the bootup of the system.

Hope this helps.

Regds

[Darrell Allen]

If you want the filesystem to mount at boot time, the proper method is to have an entry for it in /etc/fstab. Even so, that doesn't guarantee it will be mounted as there could be errors with fstab, the filesystem, or the volume group itself.

Darrell