Need advice on instaling garuda SSD+HDD

[Dibakar]

Hey guys,

So I have a 256GB SSD and 500GB HDD on my system.
For the past 3 months or so, I had been using Garuda (on HDD) and Windows (on SDD) on a dual-boot.

Now I am ready to ditch Windows and completely move to Garuda!

I want to install Garuda on my SSD, and use the HDD entirely for the home partition (also do advice if that's a good idea or not).

I have done some research, mostly using this as a search query - "how to install Linux on SSD and home partition of HDD." I have tried a few variations, but the search results I got aren't good enough!

The best answer I got was this: "How to install Ubuntu 18.04 on SSD+HDD hybrid with proper partitioning? - Ask Ubuntu"

But since this is intended for Ubuntu, I was wondering if it will work for Garuda or not?

Also, I don't know the technical term for what I actually want, which I think is a big reason for the poor search results...

I was wondering if you guys can tell me how I can get it configured like this then it would be a great help! Also if you can link an article or youtube video that would be phenomenal!

Thanks so so much,

[SGS]

For search use

arch linux 

Use full SSD, its enough place and much quicker
Use HDD for Data.

So just use installer from live ISO (calamares) and you are fine.

[petsam]

@Dibakar

I don't know the technical term for what I actually want

How to use /home on another disk/partition?

The easiest way is to use symlinks (shortcuts) for your data folders in your normal $HOME account.
To have the HDD mounted on boot, add an entry in /etc/fstab and that's all.
Read Archwiki or search the forum about proper fstab entries.

[TikZSZ]

Make sure ur efi partition exists on SSD Only! It removes ur system's reliance on presence of both drives.

[Bro]

I like that post. Enough, but not too much information.