# partx > Parse a partition table and tell the kernel about it. > More information: . - List the partitions on a block device or disk image: `sudo partx {{[-l|--list]}} {{path/to/device_or_disk_image}}` - Add all the partitions found in a given block device to the kernel: `sudo partx {{[-a|--add]}} {{[-v|--verbose]}} {{path/to/device_or_disk_image}}` - Delete all the partitions found from the kernel (does not alter partitions on disk): `sudo partx {{[-d|--delete]}} {{path/to/device_or_disk_image}}`