How to use the Linux mkswap command

Mkswap can set the disk partition or file as the swap zone of Linux.

Syntax

Mkswap [-cf] [-v0] [-v1] [device name or file] [swap zone size]

Parameters:

• -C check whether a damaged block exists before creating a swap zone.
• -F this parameter must be added when a swap zone is created on a Linux instance.
• -V0 creates an old-style swap zone, which is the default value.
• -V1 creates a new exchange zone.
• [Swap size] specifies the swap size, in 1024 bytes.