From Fedora Project Wiki
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
- Prepare a test system with a working, supported storage device of sufficient size for a Fedora install, and a Fedora installation medium that uses the webui-based installer. Currently, that means using the Workstation live image.
- Install Fedora 41 or 42 from any Edition or Spin which uses Btrfs filesystem by default. Ensure a separate /home subvolume is created. If you are installing to at least 50 GB of free space, this will happen if you use Automatic storage configuration during disk partitioning; otherwise, you will have to use custom partitioning and ensure a separate /home subvolume is created.
- On the installed system, create some distinct files and directories in your home directory or directly in
/home
.
How to test
- Boot the webui-based installer using any available means. Currently, that means using the Workstation live image and selecting "Install to Disk..." at the end of the initial setup process.
- In Installation Method, select the Reinstall Fedora scenario
- Complete the installation process, making sensible selections for all other installer options.
- Boot the installed system.
- When Gnome Initial Setup prompts for new account creation make sure to use the same user name as the previous user to allow seamlessly reusing the /home/youruser directory.
- After logging in, check that your home directory or
/home
contains the files you created on your previous system (check their contents as well).
Expected Results
- The expected partition layout should be created on the target device(s).
- The install process should complete successfully and the installed system should boot as expected.
- The partitions and subvolumes which were assigned some mountpoints in the installer should be mounted. Any partitions or subvolumes which weren't assigned any mountpoints shouldn't be mounted.
- Your personal files on your
/home
partition must be intact.