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

The number of partitions is highly dependent on the environment. For instance, if there are lots of users, then it is advised to have separate as it increases security and makes backups easier. If Gentoo is being installed to perform as a mail server, then should be separate as all mails are stored inside. A good choice of filesystem will then maximize the performance. Game servers will have a separate as most gaming servers are installed there. The reason is similar for : security and backups. In most situations, is to be kept big: not only will it contain the majority of applications, the Portage tree alone takes around 500 MBs excluding the various sources that are stored in it.