Translations:Handbook:Parts/Blocks/DesigningPartitionScheme/4/en

The design of disk partition layout is highly dependent on the demands of the system. If there are lots of users, then it is advised to have on a separate partition which will increase security and make backups and other types of maintenance easier. If Gentoo is being installed to perform as a mail server, then should be a separate partition as all mails are stored inside the  directory. Game servers may have a separate partition since most gaming server software is installed therein. The reasoning for these is similar to the directory: security, backups, and maintenance.