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Swap Partition Misalignment
Back to RunbooksRealigning swap partitions manually: This can be done by calculating the correct offset value for the swap partition and then using a tool like
Overview
Swap partition misalignment is a technical issue that occurs when the start of a swap partition is not aligned with the start of a physical block on a hard drive. This can happen during partitioning, and can negatively impact system performance. When swap partition misalignment occurs, the operating system has to perform additional operations to access the swap space, which can slow down the system. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper alignment of swap partitions during installation or partitioning in order to avoid this issue.
Parameters
Debug
Check system memory usage
Show disk space usage and partition information
Display swap partition usage
Check if any swap file/partition has been disabled
Check if the system is using the swap space excessively
Check if there is any misalignment in the swap partition
Check if there is any misalignment in the root partition
Repair
Realigning swap partitions manually: This can be done by calculating the correct offset value for the swap partition and then using a tool like fdisk to adjust the partition boundaries. However, this can be time-consuming and risky if not done correctly.
Increasing swap partition size: If the misalignment issue is caused by running out of space on the swap partition, simply increasing
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