Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
From: "Marcus Moeller", Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:18 AM >Dear Ed. >> Does documentation exist describing how to convert a simple, single disk >> non-RAID CentOS 5 system to software RAID1 using the CentOS install >> CD/DVD >> as a rescue disk? >> >> (Assuming not) Is there a need for such? >> >> (Assuming need) I volunteer to produce it. > >Maybe you could get in contact with Phil Schaffner who is currently >writing a SoftwareRaidonCentOS HowTo: > >http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/SoftwareRAIDonCentOS5 This page appears to be How To install CentOS 5 on software RAID 1 using mostly graphical tools. >We should first clear this up a bit. > >Then we could create a new page for non-RAID to RAID migration. >Best Regards >Marcus I'm proposing a page to describe how to convert a running CentOS 5 system (though not while it is running) that was previously installed without RAID to a RAID 1 system using the CentOS install disk in rescue mode. Since rescue mode is text based, there would be lots of differences. There is a little overlap, mostly concepts. I plan on including LVM, though I find LVM very annoying. I don't see any conflict or duplication between his page and my proposed page. Actually, I see the pages as complimentary. If Phil is going to broaden the scope of his page, then, of course, I would withdraw my request. However, I would recommend against having too much on a single page. ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
Hi Ed. >>> Does documentation exist describing how to convert a simple, single disk >>> non-RAID CentOS 5 system to software RAID1 using the CentOS install >>> CD/DVD >>> as a rescue disk? >>> >>> (Assuming not) Is there a need for such? >>> >>> (Assuming need) I volunteer to produce it. >> >>Maybe you could get in contact with Phil Schaffner who is currently >>writing a SoftwareRaidonCentOS HowTo: >> >>http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/SoftwareRAIDonCentOS5 > > This page appears to be How To install CentOS 5 on software RAID 1 using > mostly graphical tools. > >>We should first clear this up a bit. >> >>Then we could create a new page for non-RAID to RAID migration. ^ ^ ^ > I'm proposing a page to describe how to convert a running CentOS 5 system > (though not while it is running) that was previously installed without RAID > to a RAID 1 system using the CentOS install disk in rescue mode. Since > rescue mode is text based, there would be lots of differences. There is a > little overlap, mostly concepts. I plan on including LVM, though I find LVM > very annoying. That's what I have read from your previous posting. > I don't see any conflict or duplication between his page and my proposed > page. Actually, I see the pages as complimentary. > > If Phil is going to broaden the scope of his page, then, of course, I > would withdraw my request. However, I would recommend against having too > much on a single page. I agree on that and that's what I have written before. We just need to ensure the quality of the 'simple' RAID1 page, before starting a new one. Best Regards Marcus ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
Marcus Moeller wrote: > Hi Ed. > Does documentation exist describing how to convert a simple, single disk non-RAID CentOS 5 system to software RAID1 using the CentOS install CD/DVD as a rescue disk? (Assuming not) Is there a need for such? (Assuming need) I volunteer to produce it. +1 from me, Ed :) > >> I don't see any conflict or duplication between his page and my proposed >> page. Actually, I see the pages as complimentary. >> >> If Phil is going to broaden the scope of his page, then, of course, I >> would withdraw my request. However, I would recommend against having too >> much on a single page. > > I agree on that and that's what I have written before. We just need to > ensure the quality of the 'simple' RAID1 page, before starting a new > one. > I don't see any reason to delay Ed going ahead and drafting this page (provided it's clearly marked as in draft until finished/checked etc). And I agree, should be a separate, but complimentary, page to the existing installing on software RAID1 page. ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
From: "Ed Heron", Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:09 AM > Does documentation exist describing how to convert a simple, single disk > non-RAID CentOS 5 system to software RAID1 using the CentOS install CD/DVD > as a rescue disk? > > (Assuming not) Is there a need for such? > > (Assuming need) I volunteer to produce it. If/when a page is created, would HowTos/RAID/CentOS5-rescue-convert2RAID be a good document name? I'm advocating the creation of a new section labelled RAID... Also, username EdHeron... ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
Ed Heron wrote: > From: "Ed Heron", Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:09 AM > >> Does documentation exist describing how to convert a simple, single disk >> non-RAID CentOS 5 system to software RAID1 using the CentOS install CD/DVD >> as a rescue disk? >> >> (Assuming not) Is there a need for such? >> >> (Assuming need) I volunteer to produce it. > > If/when a page is created, would HowTos/RAID/CentOS5-rescue-convert2RAID > be a good document name? > > I'm advocating the creation of a new section labelled RAID... > > Also, username EdHeron... Having a RAID section in the HowTos page makes sense to me, rather than cluttering up Misc. Does not require /RAID/ in the directory structure. How about "HowTos/CentOS5ConvertToRAID" for a more Wiki-like name? Phil ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
From: "Phil Schaffner", Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:31 AM > Having a RAID section in the HowTos page makes sense to me, rather than > cluttering up Misc. Does not require /RAID/ in the directory structure. > How about "HowTos/CentOS5ConvertToRAID" for a more Wiki-like name? Works for me. ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
Ed Heron wrote: > From: "Phil Schaffner", Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:31 AM > >> Having a RAID section in the HowTos page makes sense to me, rather than >> cluttering up Misc. Does not require /RAID/ in the directory structure. >> How about "HowTos/CentOS5ConvertToRAID" for a more Wiki-like name? > > Works for me. I could create the page, but you'd have to wait for Ralph to give EdHeron edit rights anyway, so will let him do the honors. Phil ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
Phil Schaffner wrote: > Having a RAID section in the HowTos page makes sense to me, rather than > cluttering up Misc. Does not require /RAID/ in the directory structure. > How about "HowTos/CentOS5ConvertToRAID" for a more Wiki-like name? +1 Ralph pgpIvGSbNdLaz.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode
Ed Heron wrote: > From: "Phil Schaffner", Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:31 AM > > Having a RAID section in the HowTos page makes sense to me, rather than > > cluttering up Misc. Does not require /RAID/ in the directory structure. > > How about "HowTos/CentOS5ConvertToRAID" for a more Wiki-like name? > > Works for me. Then work on it >:D Ralph pgpcib53yHtUV.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
