Install mint on SSD+HDD it's better to use LVM or normal partitions?

[fellipeh]

Hello,

I have 1 SSD = 128GB and 1 HDD = 800GB.. I want to install linux mint on my notebook, but, what's the better approach?

1) install using LVM, and include SSD+HDD into /root partitions

2) install using the normal partition: SSD (/boot, swap and / ) HDD(/home)

What's the better approach?

Thanks!

[deepakdeshp]

For a new user it's better to use simple installation and not use LVM

[mrmajik45]

If the SSD isn't home then you can prob do that.

[philotux]

I would use the SSD (faster) for the system: root and home. No swap partition needed since LM 19.x creates a swapfile by default.
HDD (slower) could then be used for data storage.

[AndyMH]

Agree with philotus, separate partitions for root and home on the ssd and mount the hdd as something like /home/you/data

[fellipeh]

I was think on performance...

It's better to use SSD+HDD with LVM as a unique "drive" or use separate SSD and HDD, I already have several experience using LVM com RHEL and fedora... but none using SSD+HDD only SSD+SSD

[philotux]

Performance-wise, I don't think you will gain anything by having LVM. Rather the contrary, because it is another layer of "abstraction" that has to be worked out before bits can be written/read to/from the disk. But this is highly insignificant performance hit. But then in terms of the management of your disk set-up, of course, LVM offers a much greater level of flexibility. I am sure others are able to shed more light on why and when LVM is to be used.

[jglen490]

Use normal partitions. LVM is not necessary for small computing environments, especially with mixed drives of very unequal performance characteristics such as an SSD with a spinning drive.