How do I sanitize an NVMe drive using nvme-cli on Linux?

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.

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.