# Disk Partitioning Disk partitioning is the process of dividing a physical disk into multiple logical storage units, known as partitions or volumes. A partition is a logical section of a physical disk that functions as if it were a separate physical disk, with its own file system, storage capacity, and drive letter or mount point. Partitions can be used to separate data or operating systems, and to manage storage more efficiently by allowing multiple file systems on a single physical disk. Common partitioning schemes include MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/glossary/d/disk-partitioning.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.