Elementary OS in ESXi: Unable to mount sdb

So I was able to see sdb during the OS installation, but I am unable to mount it in CLI. I get an error that the device isn't found using command:

mount /dev/sdb1

The drive is obviously visible here though:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingANewHardDrive

Look under "Commandline Partitioning", "Create a Mount Point", and "Mount the Drive"

Yep, there we go. Figured I was missing something easy. Thankya.

Same can be applied to your Linux Mint thread I closed. You just need to remember adding a disk in ESXi is like installing a brand new HDD you just bought. You still need to partition it.

Right. It's as if I open up linux and forget the basics sometimes. Maybe the lack of sleep is doing it, or maybe I'm just dumb.

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