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Description

This test case ensures that the data in the /home directory is retained and usable on a btrfs layout after another fedora is installed on the same partition.

Setup

Install an F33 with some files & directories on the /home

How to test

When reinstalling Fedora, make sensible choices and click the custom under the storage

  1. Create /boot/efi or BIOS Boot mount point (can be reused or reformatted)
  2. Create /boot mount point (can be reused or reformatted)
  3. Create / mount point (this is required to be a new subvolume)
  4. Locate the home subvolume you want, the current UI it's pretty easy
  5. Click on that subvolume, and on the right hand side at the top,find Mount Point field; type in /home; click Update Settings button.
  6. Click Done
  7. Reboot by issuing init 6 or from the UI
  8. Complete the initial setup

Expected Results

  1. The installation should continue without fail
  2. The /home should have your files
  3. Open/Execute to ensure they are usable



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