Tim Niemueller writes:
> I will get a new computer in some days and I want to build up an array.
> I will use a derivate of RedHat Linux 6.1 (Halloween 4). There is RAID
> support in the graphical installation tool, so I think the RAID patches
> are already attached to the kernel.
Yes, just like the knfs-patches and some other stuff.
> Any hints what I must change, any settings to do? If I compile my own
> kernel with the supplied kernel source, will this kernel support RAID
> and can I use it without any changes and can I install the RAID tools
> from RPM?
The partitioning tool is (IMHO) a bit confusing - you'll have to
define first partitions of the type "Linux-RAID" which you'll have to
combine with the "make RAID device" button. Don't let you confuse by
the fact that the partition numbers are changing every time you add a
partition...
The default kernel options are set to include all RAID-stuff, so this
is no problem - I made the experience that usually it isn't necessary to
rebuild a kernel on RH 5.x/6.x, unless you need special drivers or
want to use a newer kernel revision.
The raidtools are (of course) in the default install set.
Bye,
Jochen
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