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# 1  
Old 08-23-2007
Question how to format a hard disk
hi,

i want to format one hard disk in solaris. can you pls help on this..
# 2  
Old 08-23-2007
Hi use the command
format

First step is reading the man page:
man format

Best regards
joerg
# 3  
Old 08-25-2007
hi Dear
First you Write the Format command .... Then after you will give come to know how many disk connected in your Computer...

select the Option and start for the Format.
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