how to "refresh" the in-core partition table?

[Thierry Sayegh De Bellis]

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Robert P. J. Day wrote:
> historically, after i create a new partition, i typically have to
> reboot to refresh the kernel's understanding of the partition
> table. under what circumstances is this actually necessary?  i know
> that it's not *always* necessary.  is it just for primary
> partitions?  and is there a way to "force" a refresh on a running
> system so that rebooting isn't required?  thanks.
>
> rday
>
Hi there,
a simple partprobe should do the trick I cannot see the point of
rebooting if you are not switching kernel.
Remember,  "rebooting is a sign of weakness!"
hth
Thierry

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