I'm trying to understand what it means to sanitize an NVMe drive using the nvme-cli in Linux. Do I need a Linux setup to create a bootable USB drive for this process? I've searched around but haven't found clear guides or videos to help me out. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Sanitizing an NVMe drive essentially means securely erasing it, which is like doing a clean wipe before setting up a new OS. You can also secure erase it directly from the BIOS when you're installing Linux or Windows. I'm not super familiar with the nvme-cli commands, but I think it involves using the terminal for that.
Basically, using nvme-cli allows you to wipe and reformat the NVMe drive completely. It’s not just for cleaning up space; it’s like getting the drive back to its original state. For that, you’ll definitely need to boot into a Linux system. You can create a bootable USB with a Linux distro easily. Just download a legit ISO from sites like Ubuntu or Fedora, and use a tool like Rufus or Etcher to burn it onto the USB stick.
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