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Ensure /usr Located On Separate Partition

An XCCDF Rule

Description

It is recommended that the /usr directory resides on a separate partition.

Rationale

The /usr partition contains system software, utilities and files. Putting it on a separate partition allows limiting its size and applying restrictions through mount options.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_usr
Severity
Medium
References
Updated