Michael wrote regarding 'Re: [SLE] Why logical volume?' on Wed, Sep 15 at 11:12:
On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:53:46 +0100, you wrote:
Check the LVM-HOWTO at www.tldp.org.
Ooh. I learnt something today.
Note to self. Next time I install Linux, use LVM.
I've been using LVMs for a while - I have a pair of 2TB LVMs going here. If you lose 1 drive, it's ALL gone,
RAID0 + LVM? :) Most home systems lose it all if one drive goes, anyway, so the flexibility would be kinda handy for them without much increased risk...
fsck takes HOURS, yada yada.
Using a good journaled filesystem? Even so, tune2fs might be your friend...
Don't just say 'what a great idea' till you think it thru.
Heh. Planning ahead is for pansies. I want cool new stuff NOW, screw the consequenses! --Danny