how to format linux

[jaishal]

Hello Friends,
one of my friend have linux server and we want to format that server.....How do i format that linux server
and after formatting that harddisc , we want to install the linux again... how do i do that ?
and also give me some tips about the mail server configuration.....

if anyone can help me
i ll thank ful to him/her.

Thank you! in advance......

[GNUrag]

for formatting a partition use this:

# mkfs.ext2 /dev/hda6  --> formatting as ext2 partition
# mkfs.ext3 /dev/hda6  --> formatting as ext3 partition
# mkswap /dev/hda6  --> formatting as linux swap partition

Otherwise, if you're planning for a reinstallation of your system, then you  can just  pop in your setup CD and proceed with the installation. your existing partiton will be formatted.

I use Postfix mail server. its tarball  contains all the required information...

[deven_01]

whatever GNUrag told is right only do one thing before this is umount /dev/hda6

[neo]

If after formatting you want to reinstall linux. Just reinstall the OS and genrally all installers format the disk  before installing.