1 HD for both Time Machine and storage

[InSaNeCyAnUr]

My question is: Can I partition a big HD so I can use TM on one half and format the other half in FAT32 so I can put file for both OS X and Windows.

Thanks in advance

 

[Eidorian]

Yes you can by using Disk Utility.

 

[Beau10]

Absolutely. I've been doing just that for 8 mos now. The main partition is for Time Machine. The secondary partition is for VMWare virtual machine backups.

 

[RemarkabLee]

It's possible, but I wouldn't recommend it.

I'd rather have a backup disk separate from a working disk, so 2x500GB disks would be better IMO. Plus it most likely a cheaper solution.

If you get a 2 drive enclosure, you could later upgrade to 2x1.5TB drives for futureproofing...

 

[yoppie]

I have two external HDs and both of them are partitioned into equal parts.

On my 500GB drive, I have one part reserved for Time Machine, the other for media stuff.

On the 250 GB, one part is reserved for SuperDuper and the other for miscellaneous.

 

[InSaNeCyAnUr]

Wow thanks for fast replies!!! I want a single external disk because it's for my MBP and I don't want to carry too many stuff.