[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I understand about half of what is being said, but I thought all would find this interesting. My harddrive, a WD 1T SATAIII 64MB 7200rpm, was first installed with Windows 7. (Gigabyte motherboard) I used vmware to try a few linux distributions. I settled on Ubuntu. I put in the live Ubuntu 10.04.1 disk and tried to install it but my "prepare partition" screen was blank. fdisk -l returned nothing. Gparted saw nothing. I rebooted wtih Gparted live, it saw nothing. I typed sudo testdisk and it saw a very small partition (640MB) and stated the write access was blocked. I reformatted with windows XP to NTFS, tried it again... same crap. I tried booting without dmraid and then uninstalled dmraid once booted (complete uninstall), and same thing: gparted could not see my partition. I moved my SATAIII drive to a SATAII plugin... no problem. Ubuntu is now loading? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I don't know why this had a task opened for grub-installer. It was an issue in parted and was fixed, so closing the grub-installer task. ** Changed in: grub-installer (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid ** Changed in: grub-installer (Ubuntu Lucid) Status: New => Invalid -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
10.04.1 was just released this week. Setting up a dual-boot FakeRAID was effortless 1. Configured RAID array in BIOS named STRIPE 2. Created a partition on the array and installed Windows 7 3. Booted 10.04.1 live CD, chose to test drive Ubuntu, began installer, and partitioned remaining space 4. At the final step before installation I clicked "Advanced" and instructed GRUB to install to my base array /dev/mapper/isw_eahajccfcj_STRIPE (*not* /dev/sda or the partition /dev/mapper/isw_eahajccfcj_STRIPE2 where Ubuntu was installed) 5. Finished installation and rebooted If you are installing Windows 7 and you have hard drives outside of your array then pay attention to the location of the System Reserved partition. When I ran the Windows Installer it placed this partition on a separate drive that had a higher boot priority than the RAID array that I installed GRUB to -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On Tue, 27 Jul 2010, SAB wrote: > Is there a respin of 10.04 that will see, use, and install on a software > raid? Though I would prefer UBUNTU 10.04, I spent far too much time > researching and working on this problem to no avail and ended up > migrating to Fedora 13 which, I gotta say, set up on the raid like a > duck takes to water. Please tell me this problem is fixed, I'd like to > return to UBUNTU but I need that raid and can't spend more time futzing > around trying to get it to work. SAB, I don't know about a respin of the installer CD, but I was able to get it to work off the existing installer CD by: 1. Boot into the Live CD. 2. Get a network connection. 3. "sudo apt-get update" 4. "sudo apt-get install libparted0" 5. Start installer. Install worked fine for me after this point. Scott -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Forgot the environment info... Motherboard: ASUS M4A87TD EVO CPU: AMD Athlon X2 240 ATI 870 / SB850 2GB RAM 3x500GB Segate HDs in a (software) RAID 5 configuration -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Is there a respin of 10.04 that will see, use, and install on a software raid? Though I would prefer UBUNTU 10.04, I spent far too much time researching and working on this problem to no avail and ended up migrating to Fedora 13 which, I gotta say, set up on the raid like a duck takes to water. Please tell me this problem is fixed, I'd like to return to UBUNTU but I need that raid and can't spend more time futzing around trying to get it to work. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
This bug was fixed in the package parted - 2.2-5ubuntu5.1 --- parted (2.2-5ubuntu5.1) lucid-proposed; urgency=low [ Phillip Susi ] * fix-dmraid-regression.path: Reverse upstream change that broke installation on dmraid disks for lucid (LP: #568050) (Note that this patch is likely to be reverted in Maverick once udev/lvm2 switch to the new naming scheme, per the upstream mailing list discussion.) -- Colin WatsonMon, 14 Jun 2010 11:20:45 +0100 ** Changed in: parted (Ubuntu Lucid) Status: Fix Committed => Fix Released -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
** Tags added: verification-done ** Tags removed: verification-needed -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 6/21/2010 3:38 AM, Martin Pitt wrote:
> OK, seems that there is an additional grub problem then. Can you
> please add a grub task ("Also affects distribution...") and attach the
> install log?
This should be filed as a separate bug against the installer ( if one
does not already exist ) rather than attached to this one. The
installer has always assumed it should install grub to sda so you have
always had to manually tell it to install to the raid device instead.
That issue is really unrelated to this one.
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[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
install log of failed grub-installer attached. I note that within the installer, fdisk still uses the old 0p1 names for the partitions. perhaps unrelated, but interesting. ** Attachment added: "install log indicating grub-installer failure" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/50671490/syslog -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
** Also affects: grub-installer (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello Joel,
Joel Ebel [2010-06-18 18:33 -]:
> I have tested the parted-udeb libparted0-udeb inside debian-installer
> and can confirm that now the partitions are created in /dev/mapper by
> created, for example ..Volume01 rather than ..Volume0p1. The
> installation proceeds past the partitioning phase now.
Thanks for testing!
> However, at the end of the install, grub-install still tried to
> install to /dev/sda and failed.
OK, seems that there is an additional grub problem then. Can you
please add a grub task ("Also affects distribution...") and attach the
install log?
It seems the parted side of the fix worked, so I mark this as
verified. While it doesn't fix the complete install, it at least gets
a step further.
Thanks, Martin
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Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
This is getting off topic Michael, but fakeraid support is only useful for dual boot compatibility with Windows. It is not well supported, and does not properly handle fault tolerance on any distribution. If you are building a server or otherwise do not dual boot with Windows, you should be using conventional Linux mdadm software raid, which is well tested and supported. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
To make it clear we have multiple bugs which effects all Ubuntu Version installing Fakeraid. The first is that you can not create pratition ( end up with red screen) The second is that you can not install grub2. The third nobody test so far comes up if you use mdadm Grub2 is only installed on one disk meanwhile installation and you can not add a grub2 manually to the second disk. You will faile by a error which sounds: Installing grub2 to a partition is not a good idea only if you have a raid array -- installation fails (sorry just a rough translation i installed in German language. This means for 10.04 Lucid Lynx there is no redudant system possible out of the box. I strongly suggest taking the server version offline and move it back to testing cause it is a real dangerous for running a 10.04 Server system. The last bug means that if your second drive fails you have to go to your hosting company if you do not have a remote card installed! This shoud be written in the documantation and not that fakeraid is supported. That is lie! What we all need are fixed 10.04 CD´s which includes Phllips patch and several grub2 patches especially writing boot sector to the second disk. At the end i have to say i am very disapointed that there is obviosly no testing at HP! It was so big in all newspapers that Canonical works now together with HP espacially SERVER. I am sure they never insert a Beta to their Raid 1 machines at HP! This is a relationship just for Canonical for promotion. There is no Ubuntu testing at HP labs for sure! As administrator i just can say using Debian or Redhat is save. I will use Ubuntu just for Desktop Computers after this experience. This also shows a lot about HP. I do not want to buy Servers for a few hundred tousend dollars from a company which does not test there certified LTS Server Version - ... no thank you i will not bring a company with such a behaviour in contact with my cusomers! -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I have tested the parted-udeb libparted0-udeb inside debian-installer and can confirm that now the partitions are created in /dev/mapper by created, for example ..Volume01 rather than ..Volume0p1. The installation proceeds past the partitioning phase now. However, at the end of the install, grub-install still tried to install to /dev/sda and failed. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
** Branch linked: lp:ubuntu/lucid-proposed/parted -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
** Tags added: glucid -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Accepted parted into lucid-proposed, the package will build now and be available in a few hours. Please test and give feedback here. See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/EnableProposed for documentation how to enable and use -proposed. Thank you in advance! ** Changed in: parted (Ubuntu Lucid) Status: In Progress => Fix Committed ** Tags added: verification-needed -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Julian, please start a thread on the ubuntu forums for help making sure grub is set up correctly. We need to keep this bug report clear of clutter. This issue only affects the partitioning stage of installing. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hy, I have a DELL E520 with an Intel ICH8R fake raid. Following the instructions from Jeremy and later the patch from Philip i managed to install 10.04 on the RAID. First the ext4 and than the swap partition. Thanks a lot for this information! Now i have the issue that the PC does not boot sometimes (most times). Grub starts and afterwards the screen get blank, no kernel messages etc. I updated grub2 several times and try to find the issue but did not find out why. Can this be related to the same issues with the fake raid? guess that grub did not find the kernel etc. Or should i try to install a separate boot partition or grub1 .. Julian -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, You're the man! Thanks for taking on this bug! Dave -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, Thank you for your answer. I'll keep an eye out for 10.04.1 then - as far as I can tell it will be released during July. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 6/15/2010 11:15 AM, Federico Gonzalez wrote: > Where can I find a LiveCD (x64 Server) that includes the fix? I'm > about to switch my server over from Windows to Ubuntu+VMware and > getting a wee bit nervous reading this topic. :) There is no such thing as a server livecd. The livecd is the desktop build, server can only be installed with the conventional text mode installer. It sounds like an iso for testing this should be posted here soon, and if it goes well, the 10.04.1 release images should have the fix and work when they are released. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Where can I find a LiveCD (x64 Server) that includes the fix? I'm about to switch my server over from Windows to Ubuntu+VMware and getting a wee bit nervous reading this topic. :) -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
** Description changed: + Impact: dmraid installation is entirely broken in Lucid. + + Development branch: For the time being, an upstream patch has been + reverted in Maverick: see comment 84 and http://bazaar.launchpad.net + /~ubuntu- + branches/ubuntu/maverick/parted/maverick/annotate/head:/debian/patches + /fix-dmraid-regression.patch; however, in future (probably in maverick) + we'll fix this differently by switching to the new naming scheme for + device-mapper devices, which has more consistent support in upstream + code. Such an invasive change would not be appropriate in Lucid - for + one, it would require changes to grub2. + + Patch: https://code.launchpad.net/+branch/ubuntu/lucid/parted + + TEST CASE: Install Ubuntu on a DM-RAID system using (a) the Ubuntu + desktop CD and (b) the Ubuntu server CD. Verify that it succeeds. Note + that this requires respins of CD images to test effectively; Colin + Watson will arrange for sample daily builds not long after this update + is processed. + + Regression potential: This change is isolated to code dealing with + device-mapper devices, so installations on ordinary hard disks should be + unaffected. However, I think it would be a good idea to regression-test + installations on LVM and software RAID (as distinct from DM-RAID), as + those follow the same code path and may be affected. + + Original report follows: + Binary package hint: dmraid Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails stating it could not create a filesystem. Architecture: i386 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 (20100419.1) Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 PackageArchitecture: i386 ProcEnviron: LANG=en_US.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 Tags: lucid Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I'm sponsoring Phillip's fix, with a few inconsequential tweaks - thanks! Note that the version in lucid-proposed is going to be LESS than that in Phillip's PPA, due to how standard version numbering works out with respect to maverick - I'm not going to worry too much about this. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
This bug was fixed in the package parted - 2.2-5ubuntu6 --- parted (2.2-5ubuntu6) maverick; urgency=low [ Phillip Susi ] * fix-dmraid-regression.path: Reverse upstream change that broke installation on dmraid disks for lucid (LP: #568050) (Note that this patch is likely to be reverted in Maverick once udev/lvm2 switch to the new naming scheme, per the upstream mailing list discussion.) -- Colin WatsonMon, 14 Jun 2010 11:07:13 +0100 ** Changed in: parted (Ubuntu) Status: In Progress => Fix Released -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
** Also affects: parted (Ubuntu Lucid) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: parted (Ubuntu Lucid) Status: New => In Progress ** Changed in: parted (Ubuntu Lucid) Importance: Undecided => High ** Changed in: parted (Ubuntu Lucid) Assignee: (unassigned) => Phillip Susi (psusi) -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello Everybody, First, I can confirm this bug, SATA RAID1, nVidia nForce4 chipset, onboard MSI K8N Neo4 or something like that. Second, I can confirm Phillip's fix works. Lastly, I found a more streamlined approach to a successful install, at least for me. Sorry Phillip for the scope creep, but it seems that most people hit this same wall once they apply your patch, and that is that grub does not install correctly. This is pretty much copied verbatim from the post by Chris Martin... I am just going to modify it a bit, there are some key differences, so keep an eye out; (1) Start the desktop installer, choose to try Ubuntu (This could work with alt install, but this is what I did) (2) In a terminal window - Install Phillips update: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:psusi/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install libparted0 (3) Perform Install - BUT: (3.a) Choose use overwrite entire disk (all data will be lost) (3.b) At the last step before the actual install, click the Advanced options and uncheck the "install boot loader option". We will install grub (the boot loader) later. (4) After installer finishes return to your terminal window (4.a) Check that you can view the partitions in the raid array with this command $ ls -l /dev/mapper/ control nvidia_achdbjg nvidia_achdbjg1 nvidia_achdbjg5 (5) Install grub2 in your new Ubuntu installation: sudo mkdir /m sudo mount /dev/mapper/nvidia_achdbjg1 /m sudo mount --bind /dev /m/dev/ sudo mount -t proc proc /m/proc/ sudo mount -t sysfs sys /m/sys/ sudo cp /etc/resolv.conf /m/etc/resolv.conf sudo chroot /m apt-get install grub-pc Here you get a few menus, and also a prompt as to where you would like to install the bootloader. I installed mine on /dev/mapper/nvidia_achdbjg. Be sure to install it on your mapper device and not your /dev/sdx devices, as those aren't available at reboot. You will get a bunch of memory leak errors. Reboot and everything works nicely. Thank you Phillip for the patch and thank you Chris for the steps that got me most of the way there. Didn't work for me, but got me on the right course. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
For those trying to use 10.4 server and not desktop I was able to install using FakeRaid with these steps (mixed from several posts and a lot of trial and error later testing with three different machines)... * Create fakeraid taking care of not having a digit at the end of the raid volume name * Partition the volume using Ubuntu 9.10. In my case, I had Ubunto 9.10 server installer stopped right after partitions were created and the installer began to copy files to the disk. At that point I shut down the server. * Start 10.4 LTS server installer. * When you get to partitioning, select the ext4 partition and modify it to use as ext4 (currently ussage is none) and set the mount point to "/ (root)". Don't touch anything else * Finish partitioning and let the installer complete. * When done, restart the machine but go into the 10.4 installer again. This time select "repair a broken system" * When you reach the menu with the different repair options (start a terminal session, ..., install grub, ...) choose install grub and enter your fakeraid device /dev/mapper/isw_XXX_ (the one with no number at the end..) * Remove the installer and restart the server * Enjoy 10.4 LTS on FakeRaid... ;-) Regards, -Mario -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Synguin, That is only the array, yes. Did you install the OS on the array originally and not one of the drives separately? (Im assuming you did since it detects the array when you do ls -l /dev/mapper. I just slapped a mint 9 cd in my ubuntu 10.04 box just for kicks and it lists the array + partitions just fine. That's pretty weird that you rebooted into the livecd and there is nothing there after doing a full install... ! My only suggestion: Try again? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, yes, i used your modiefied package before and after installing, like Chris Martin's said and if it can be useful i followed also this tutorial for dual booting: http://neildecapia.wordpress.com/2010/02/15 /dual-booting-windows-7-and-ubuntu-karmic-9-10-on-a-raid-0-array/ (no need to repair my Windows 7 installation like said). -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I'm trying to follow Chris Martin's write up however... All goes well until step 4.a. I run $ ls -l /dev/mapper/ and I get the following (using Mint 9): m...@mint ~ $ ls -l /dev/mapper/ total 0 crw-rw 1 root root 10, 59 2010-06-03 06:33 control brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 0 2010-06-03 06:33 isw_cabcedbh_PapaRaid During install, I manually created a root ( / ) and a /home partition (no swap as I have 8GB RAM and don't use hibernate.) Otherwise, the rest of the install process went fine. Correct me if I'm wrong, but all I'm seeing here is the array, and not either of my partitions. What to do now? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, Both Demi and I followed Chris Martin's write up which included your PPA. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 06/02/2010 05:33 PM, Demirulez wrote: > Sorry for my previous post, i finally got Ubuntu 10.04 and Windows 7 to > work in dual boot, I was using wrong partitions to configure grub. Thank > you very much Phillip Susi and Chris Martin for your support you gave > us. Did you need the modified package in my PPA to do so? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Sorry for my previous post, i finally got Ubuntu 10.04 and Windows 7 to work in dual boot, I was using wrong partitions to configure grub. Thank you very much Phillip Susi and Chris Martin for your support you gave us. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hi all, i'm trying to follow Chris Martin's solution to install Ubuntu 10.04 with Windows 7 on a RAID 0 with ICH8R Controller. This is my partition scheme, after a successfull install (thanks to Phillip Susi): crw-rw 1 root root 10, 59 2010-06-02 12:35 control brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 0 2010-06-02 12:35 isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 1 2010-06-02 12:35 isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR1 # Windows 7 NTFS brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 2 2010-06-02 12:35 isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR5 # swap brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 3 2010-06-02 12:35 isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR6 # / EXT3 I have edit my device.map file in this current way, (i have also hd2 as you can see): (fd0) /dev/fd0 (hd0) /dev/mapper/isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR (hd1) /dev/mapper/isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR (hd2) /dev/mapper/isw_cgecfhgbha_CAVIAR Finally, when i try to setup grub with the following command: setup (hd1) I get an error saying: "Error 17: Cannot mount selected partition". Do you know what i'm doing wrong? Sorry for my noob questions. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Chris Martin, YOU ARE THE MAN! This actually WORKED! Ubuntu 10.04 LTS is booting on my fakeraid now! Awesome! Thanks PHILLIP also for your support!!! -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Just in case any one is still interested in this, I thought I would let you know how I managed to install 10.04. on a DELL 390 with ICH7R fakeraid controller (mirrored drives) First I have been struggling with this for a month - but without Phillip Susi's update I would never have made it - Thanks Phillip I ended up using EXT3 for /root and grub (1) Make fakeraid config in the BIOS - without a digit in at the end. (see ls /dev/mapper output)crw-rw 1 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 0 2010-06-01 23:29 isw_badgdgdehd_crow # (note: no digit) brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 1 2010-06-01 23:29 isw_badgdgdehd_crow1# /root brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 2 2010-06-01 23:29 isw_badgdgdehd_crow5# swap brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 3 2010-06-01 23:29 isw_badgdgdehd_crow6# /home (2) In a terminal window - Install Phillips update: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:psusi/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install libparted0 # Note: I used install otherwise you get ALL updates (3) Perform Install - BUT: (3.a) Chose manual partitioning and make sure that the root fs is EXT3 (3.b) At the last step before the actual install, click the Advanced options and uncheck the "install boot loader option". We will install grub (the boot loader later). (4) After installer finishes reboot the machine. and boot from the live CD again (4.a) Check that you can view the partitions in the raid array with this command $ ls -l /dev/mapper/ control isw_badgdgdehd_crow isw_badgdgdehd_crow1 isw_badgdgdehd_crow5 isw_badgdgdehd_crow6 (5) Install libparted0 and grub in your new Ubuntu installation: I'm not sure I really needed to install libpartd0 but I did anyway. 1. $ sudo mkdir /m 2. $ sudo mount /dev/mapper/isw_badgdgdehd_crow1 /m # This mounted my /root under /m 3. $ sudo mount --bind /dev /m/dev/ 4. $ sudo mount -t proc proc /m/proc/ 5. $ sudo mount -t sysfs sys /m/sys/ 6. $ sudo cp /etc/resolv.conf /m/etc/resolv.conf 7. $ sudo chroot /m 8. # apt-add-repository ppa:psusi/ppa 9. # apt-get update 10. # apt-get install libpartd0 11. # apt-get install grub (6) Set up grub 1. # mkdir /boot/grub 2. # cp /usr/lib/grub/x86_64-pc/* /boot/grub/ 3. # grub-install /dev/mapper/isw_badgdgdehd_crow NOTE: I received and error indicating that the Drive was not in the BIOS - but it did create the device.map file. 4. edit the file /boot/grub/device.map - change (fd0)/dev/fd0 (hd0)/dev/sda (hd1)/dev/sdb - to (fd0)/dev/fd0 (hd0)/dev/mapper/isw_badgdgdehd_crow (hd1)/dev/mapper/isw_badgdgdehd_crow 5. # grub --no-curses # you will then have a grub prompt 6. grub> device (hd0) /dev/mapper/isw_badgdgdehd_crow 7. grub> root (hd0,0) 8. grub> setup (hd1)# Yep. I had to do both - In this order 9. grub> setup (hd0) 10. grub> quit 11. # update-grub# Answer yes to creating a menu.lst (7) Reboot I was then able to boot OK and upgrade the system. NOTE: I tried grub-pc and EXT3 and that didn't work. I also couldn't get grub and EXT4 working either - not sure if grub supports ext4 anyway. cheers. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip - I tried to run your patch (#84), but can't get past the package configuration for grub because it fails to install on /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID. I do not have a number at the end of the volume name. I'd appreciate any advice you can offer. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
When installing Ubuntu 10.04 server onto a fakeraid (Intel 82801) with a RAID-10 volume created, partman refuses to show the correct raid set. Even if you partition your disk using another OS and boot back into the installer, you still cannot select it. The only solution I have found is to do the following: 1) Switch to another console (alt-F2) 2) Save the output of /bin/parted_devices somewhere (/tmp/realdevices is used here) 3) Copy /bin/parted_devices to /bin/parted_devices.orig 4) Using nano, edit /bin/parted_devices and enter: #!/bin/sh cat /tmp/realdevices 5) chmod 755 /bin/parted_devices 6) Execute /bin/parted_devices and compare with output from executing /bin/parted_devices.orig. Should be identical. 7) Run fdisk on your RAID-10 volume and record the size in bytes from the first line output by the 'p' command 8) Using nano, edit /tmp/realdevices and copy the line for one of the component RAID-1 volumes. For example: /dev/mapper/isw_abcabcabcd_Volume0-0 150037204992 Linux device-mapper (mirror) 9) Modify the copied line to match the raid-10 device: /dev/mapper/isw_abcabcabcd_Volume0 300074401792 Linux device- mapper (mirror) NOTE: These are examples for 150GB disks, making a 300GB RAID-10. abcabcabcd is also just a placeholder, yours will be different. USE THE CORRECT VALUES FOR YOUR SYSTEM! 10) Execute /bin/parted_devices and compare the output to the previous execution. The new line should appear formatted exactly like the ones you had before 11) Proceed with installation. 12) Skip installing a bootloader. When the install is complete, reboot to the install CD and enter rescue mode. 13) Chroot to the new disk, purge the grub-pc package, and install grub. 14) Run grub manually as follows: grub --device-map=/dev/null grub> device (hd0) /dev/mapper/isw_abcabcabcd_Volume0 grub> geometry (hd0) 121602 255 63 (use output from cfdisk here for Cylinders, Heads, Sectors) drive 0x80: C/H/S = 121602/255/63, The number of sectors = 1953536130, /dev/map per/isw_hijdbieid_Volume0 Partition num: 0, Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83 Partition num: 5, Filesystem type unknown, partition type 0x82 grub> root (hd0,0) Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83 grub> setup (hd0) Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... yes Checking if "/boot/grub/stage2" exists... yes Checking if "/boot/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes Running "embed /boot/grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... 17 sectors are embedded. succeeded Running "install /boot/grub/stage1 (hd0) (hd0)1+17 p (hd0,0)/boot/grub/stage2 /boot/grub/menu.lst"... succeeded Done. 15) Reboot -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Guys, if you want to have a discussion about fakeraid vs soft raid, please take it elsewhere since it is not pertinent to this bug. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
@Dale Kuhn: You can create RAID-Arrays like the Intel-Raid Matrix, but you can create more than two different RAID-Arrays. With Intel-Matrix you can create only two RAID-Arrays (RAID0+RAID1 or 2xRAID0 or 2x RAID1 etc) , with Linux Softraid you can create many RAIDs you like. Its a killer-feature I think. If you want install Windows beside, you leave place on one HDD and make a Windows Softraid, ist possible since Vista, too! -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I'm curious about software raid. The main reason I like my matrix fakeraid setup is that I can have part of my disc used for striping and the rest used for mirroring. I decided to build my own box and not buy a copy of Windows so I don't have any dual boot issues at this point. Honestly, I've never timed my bootup with and without fake raid striping to compare them. Maybe it doesn't matter that much? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I've got a simple solution for this problem: I've build a linux softraid instead the fakeraid from the onboard chip. This brings me a lot of pluses: 1. The PC boots faster because of the missing RAID-Bios-screen 2. The HDDs are working now with AHCI and can use their full performance (NCQ etc) 3. SMART is now working on the Linux-Desktop for each HDD 4. The performance of the Linux-Software-Raid0 is 25% higher (!) then the fakeraid-performance (hdparm, bonnie) 5. The installation with the alternate-cd ist free of failtures! So, use the Linux Softraid! You can only win! -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I am running Mint 9 using the post from Konstantinos on May 16 from this thread. I imagine this is mostly relevant to Ubuntu 10.4 as well. For the most part, it seems to work fine. However there are two things that are odd. When I get to the end of the install procedure where I run these commands: grub-install /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID update-grub I get about 5 warnings of a memory leak from the install command and about 10 more from the update. This sounds similar to what Martin Lucich reported on 5/12. But it does reboot afterwards without issue. The second thing which seemed odd is when I went to install my Xilinx software. I'm installing to /opt/Xilinx which has about 170GB free based on right clicking the folder and looking at its properties. However, the Xilinx installer says I have insufficient disc space (it shows 0 GB free). What's funny is that it asks if I want to install anyway. I say yes, and the software works afterwards. This software does see my drives correctly under OpenSuse11.2 using the same partition setup. So while there are workarounds to get this OS usable, there are still some lingering issues related to the handling of the fake raid arrays. For the record, I am using two 1TB drives under Intel Matrix Raid (ICH10R). The first 100GB of each drive is striped and used for / and swap, the other 900GB from each drive is mirrored and mounted as /home. All partitions except swap are ext4. I'm still pretty new to Linux in general, but I'm willing to help test and get this resolved. Thanks for your help, Dale -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello, A bit more testing leads me to the following : Using a volume not ending with a number seems to help grub2 to perform correctly. But after several reboot I can tell the following : Sometimes it will boot properly on the fakeraid and have the root on the fakeraid. Sometimes it will boot improperly and end up with a root being a device of the fakeraid and all other fs not mounted. Sometimes it will crash telling it can't find the root FS. During all of that I have used a custom entries allowing a full boot but letting me see the boot. For the improper boot and the can't find root it complains that at least one of the path of the dm failed with a timeout. I have also done several reboot with a break=mount. Without error message an ls /dev/mapper give results. In other case the content of /dev/mapper is empty. Meaning the fakeraid is not present. Waiting the error message to show up. Do an ls again and than I have entries under /dev/mapper. So there is something there to dig. Now how can we create a bug entry for that so that someone can work on it? Regards, Charles -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello, So a straight reboot leads me to nothing. But : - Reboot with alternate cd - Choose recover a broken system. - Mount FS ( I am always having /boot out of swap) - Verify and confirm dmraid is not installed (How can that be possible?) - Install dmraid. - Reinstall grub - Update grub - Reboot And I am writing from Ubuntu 10.04 (My installed copy not the livecd). So I confirm the patch from Phillip solves the installer issue only but it solves it. Now we need more bugs to solve the install of dmraid from ubiquity when we install on a fakeraid. Regards, Charles -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello, Ok I have renamed my ichr10 volume to VolA and VolB thus avoiding the ending in a number. In fact there is no rename so I have deleted and recreated the volumes. So I have empty disks to try. I am also for this test running with the standard install disk. Installing the ppa from Phillip help to avoid the error with the wrong partition. I am now going to reboot and see if I can reboot in the installed 10.04 (currently writing from the livecd:-)) Regards, Charles -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, I guess now I have a Grub2 issue. I was able to get past the installer part after your patch using Xubuntu. I guess I now need to find the Grub2 but. :( Bill On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 5:11 PM, Phillip Susi wrote: > LoWen, it sounds like your issue is unrelated to this bug. This bug > prevents you from getting past the partition stage of the installer. If > you could not even get past that before, but do when you install the > patched version of dmraid from my ppa, then it did its job. > > JustBill, when you say it did not work for you, do you mean you had > issues booting the installed system like LoWen? Did it at least let you > get through the partition stage of the installer? > > Also remember that the raid volume name ending in a number causes other > problems noted in other bugs, so please make sure your array name in the > bios does not end in a number, like "Vol0" that the isw controllers seem > to default to. > > -- > Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in “parted” package in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: dmraid > > Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid > controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) > and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default > options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails > stating it could not create a filesystem. > > Architecture: i386 > DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 > LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 > (20100419.1) > Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 > PackageArchitecture: i386 > ProcEnviron: > LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > SHELL=/bin/bash > ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 > Tags: lucid > Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 > UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare > > > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/parted/+bug/568050/+subscribe > -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
LoWen, it sounds like your issue is unrelated to this bug. This bug prevents you from getting past the partition stage of the installer. If you could not even get past that before, but do when you install the patched version of dmraid from my ppa, then it did its job. JustBill, when you say it did not work for you, do you mean you had issues booting the installed system like LoWen? Did it at least let you get through the partition stage of the installer? Also remember that the raid volume name ending in a number causes other problems noted in other bugs, so please make sure your array name in the bios does not end in a number, like "Vol0" that the isw controllers seem to default to. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello, First I would like to thank Phillip. I have tested the patch further an alternate install by rebooting using the cd and choosing to rescue a broken box. Than going in the launch a shell and remount all FS in place and add ppa, update, upgrade. It doesn't help. I have also recreated the initrd to ensure the new lib is included in. For me the bug is a combination of parted/dmraid and grub2. Past the cosmetic issue with ubiquity/parted the install can continue. (Using the trick of renaming devices) I can install grub2 on /dev/mapper/isw__Vol00 which is my fakreaid. But and than I have 2 random options : While choosing a linux entries it just point in the void and restart instantly or it finds a kernel boot it and crash on an unable to mount root. And if I cheat by installing grub2 on /dev/sda and /dev/sbd which is finally what would happen if I install on /dev/mapper/isw_... Than I can boot but and here is the but my root is falling on /dev/sda which tends to proof that there is something very weird in the initrd that doesn't create properly the /dev/mapper/isw_... and once booted I can't reassemble it as /dev/sda is already used as root. I have also tried to create and extra entry in grub 2 adding a break=mount but it doesn't work even if the same trick works on a vmware using 10.04... Hope this helps for further debug. Regards, LoWeN -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
That is correct. At least I don't know a way to update the server install before building the partitions. But the patch didn't work for me as a Desktop either. Bill On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 1:18 PM, Guybrush wrote: > Somewhere above i believe i read that the patch is for ubuntu Desktop only > - is that right? > Cause i need it for The server. > > Also I'm very thankful for you help Phillip and all the other who tried > to find workarounds. > > BTW - IF it works for server will that package be updated via the package > manager once this gets officially fixed? > Or do i need to remove it when i set up the raid? > > -- > Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in “parted” package in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: dmraid > > Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid > controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) > and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default > options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails > stating it could not create a filesystem. > > Architecture: i386 > DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 > LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 > (20100419.1) > Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 > PackageArchitecture: i386 > ProcEnviron: > LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > SHELL=/bin/bash > ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 > Tags: lucid > Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 > UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare > > > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/parted/+bug/568050/+subscribe > -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/21/2010 1:18 PM, Guybrush wrote: > Somewhere above i believe i read that the patch is for ubuntu Desktop > only - is that right? Cause i need it for The server. It does not know or care about the difference between server and desktop, but when installing using the alternate installer, you are stuck with the packages on the cd. It is with the livecd that you can install the updated package before installing. > BTW - IF it works for server will that package be updated via the > package manager once this gets officially fixed? Or do i need to > remove it when i set up the raid? If it works out and gets uploaded as an SRU, it will not replace the version installed from my PPA since I forgot to set the version number to ~something, so they will have the same version number. There is going to be a 10.04.1 release in a few weeks time to include SRUs so if this fix makes it in, you will be able to install with the alternate installer ( which the server install uses ). -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Somewhere above i believe i read that the patch is for ubuntu Desktop only - is that right? Cause i need it for The server. Also I'm very thankful for you help Phillip and all the other who tried to find workarounds. BTW - IF it works for server will that package be updated via the package manager once this gets officially fixed? Or do i need to remove it when i set up the raid? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/21/2010 9:24 AM, Obolo wrote: > @Phillip Susi: Don`t look on others, make a patch! Thousands of PCs can > work with this version of Ubuntu, I am testing new MandrivaRC like > others, too! So hurry up and do your job, thx! Again, useless comment. I do this for fun, not a job. I HAVE made a patch and asked people to test it. If you don't have something useful to add, go kvetch elsewhere. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Seriously guys? As the original reporter of this bug, I'd like to state that thus far Phillip Susi is the only one who has offered ANY assistance in getting this resolved. I think our frustration with this bug has been duly noted, so now it's time to concentrate on a fix and helping Phillip. Please refrain from attacking the one guy who is actually trying to help as I'm sure that is no motivation for him to work on this bug at all. For all we know he may not even be getting paid for this and may be giving his assistance on a completely voluntary basis in the spirit of open source. Let's be constructive guys! -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
@Phillip Susi: Don`t look on others, make a patch! Thousands of PCs can work with this version of Ubuntu, I am testing new MandrivaRC like others, too! So hurry up and do your job, thx! -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/20/2010 10:27 AM, Arvind Singh wrote: > This worked in 9.04 out of box, something broke. I am sticking to > Jaunty till this gets fixed, altho the release notes of 10.04 says > this works out of box and I made a mistake of believing it. Most of > new servers have fakeraid and I have no option but not to upgrade to > 10.04, all of my autoinstall process is now dead to for 10.04 with > fakeraid servers and so are my customers. Of course something broke, what do you think this bug report is for? This kind of useless ranting does nothing to help solve the problem, in fact, it makes it less likely to get attention because posts like this drown out real useful information. If you want to rant, take it elsewhere. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
This worked in 9.04 out of box, something broke. I am sticking to Jaunty till this gets fixed, altho the release notes of 10.04 says this works out of box and I made a mistake of believing it. Most of new servers have fakeraid and I have no option but not to upgrade to 10.04, all of my autoinstall process is now dead to for 10.04 with fakeraid servers and so are my customers. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I'll give Windows Server 2008 R2 a try until this is fixed... Actually planned to try it in a VM in Ubuntu but oh well... It installed flawlessly on my fakeraid at least. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
After so many failures and frustrations, I give up. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I'm very new to linux but I've found a work around that will probably seem pretty amateurish and potentially amusing but it has allowed me to dual boot win7 and Kubuntu 64 10.04 on my m17x with nvidia fakeraid0 (dual 500), after several failed attempts. I initially created three partitions. I then installed using WUBI with the intention of then downloading LVPM. LVPM transfered it to the desired partition without a hitch. I then rebooted and, after some more frustration, installed dmraid, mounted the other partitions(sudo mount /dev/mapper/nvidia_whatever /createdPath), and updated my fstab file. I understand this is not the best solution but it worked in a pinch, I didn't lose any data, and my fakeraid is still intact. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Following up on my post #114. I found that disabling RAID in the usual BIOS screens was not sufficient. The 750 GB drive that appeared under peripheral devices under the disk utility application was because RAID was still actually active. On my machine you have to hit ctrl-i during the short time when the disk drives are being displayed during the boot process. Then you can actually turn off the RAID. Once I did that, and turned it off in the bios, 10.04 loaded just fine. No RAID, but I do now have a working Ubuntu installation. Thank you all for your help, your work on Ubuntu, and your suggestions. Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip: in loading your ppa, I get a screen that says: configuring grup-pc The following line was extracted from /etc/default/grub or the 'kopt' parameter in GRUB Legacy's Menu.lst. Please verify that it is correct, and modify it if necessary. Linux command line: -- Is this significant? Thanks, Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I decided to dump the RAID and the Windows 7 and just start from scratch. I tried 9.10, but could not get it to boot. I am still having problems with 10.04 as well, but here is one issue. When I look at the disk utility, it reports that I have a 750 GB ATA drive on Port 1 of PATA Host adapter, and a 750 GB ATA drive on Port 2 of PATA Host adapter. Then under Peripheral Devices, I have a 699 MB File (filesystem.squashfs), which I infer is my LiveCD and a 750 GB Hard Disk. If I try to delete this partition, it says One or more block devices are holding /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 and it won't let me delete the partition. GParted, reports that I have unallocated /dev/sda of 698.64 GiB. Where is the rest of it? And the same thing for /dev/sdb. They both say unallocated. How can there be a partition, which I cannot delete on a drive that is unallocated? Where are the other 51.36 GB? Why do I have this peripheral 750 GB Hard Disk? Why not two of them? How do I wipe out everything and start with a clean slate and just install some version of Ubuntu? Thanks, Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Herbert is there a separate BIOS for the raid controller? That is where I am able to change the volume name. However for me this didn't help. On May 18, 2010 8:21 AM, "Herbert Roitblat" wrote: Another piece of what I hope is useful information: I tried loading version 9.10 on the system as a single boot. Everything seemed to work until it came time to install either GRUB or LILO. Both failed. My volume name ends with 0 (/dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0). I went into the BIOS to see if I could change that, but there is no entry on my Dell Studio XPS 8100 to give or change the drive a name. I don't know where that name comes from. Hope that this provides some clues as to what the problem is. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You rece... -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Another piece of what I hope is useful information: I tried loading version 9.10 on the system as a single boot. Everything seemed to work until it came time to install either GRUB or LILO. Both failed. My volume name ends with 0 (/dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0). I went into the BIOS to see if I could change that, but there is no entry on my Dell Studio XPS 8100 to give or change the drive a name. I don't know where that name comes from. Hope that this provides some clues as to what the problem is. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, i ve followed your instractions, but it still doesn't boot up giving me error 15. I ve noticed that the difference between karmic and lucid is the hd0 option on the advanced settings step 8. Lucid give sda sdb and the raid. What should I do now? thanks -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip I followed your instructions and the install moved ahead without incident However after completing the install the system will not boot, it tries to, but ends up rebooting very early My raid volume does have a digit at the end, so I will try again, renaming it with no digit Unfortunately, I didn't check back to pick up your latest post Thanks for the pointers so far -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
When I was in the package config for grub that goes along with apt-get upgrade, It listed /dev/sda and /dev/sdb as well as the volume. I chose the Volume to install grub to. As I stated before it failed. I went through with the installation and on step 8 I went to specify where to install grub again. This time it lists /dev/sda, the Volume and Volume/partition1. When I choose Volume/parition1 I can't click "OK". My only options are /dev/sda or Volume. I chose Volume and had no luck. Can't boot. I threw a gparted livecd in and found that the partitions are labeled Volumep1 and Volume p2 (might have been p5, can't remember but you get the idea) by the live installer. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
My fakeraid doesn't have number after it, the ones I posted from earlier are what xubuntu assigned. It did not work for me. Bill On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:24 PM, beamin wrote: > Ok so in that blue package configuration window regarding grub, I had > the same error that grub failed to install. I also do not have a # on > the end of the named volume which was setup in the raid-bios. Chose > continue anyway > > -- > Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in “parted” package in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: dmraid > > Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid > controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) > and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default > options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails > stating it could not create a filesystem. > > Architecture: i386 > DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 > LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 > (20100419.1) > Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 > PackageArchitecture: i386 > ProcEnviron: > LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > SHELL=/bin/bash > ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 > Tags: lucid > Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 > UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare > > > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/parted/+bug/568050/+subscribe > -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Ok so in that blue package configuration window regarding grub, I had the same error that grub failed to install. I also do not have a # on the end of the named volume which was setup in the raid-bios. Chose continue anyway -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, I just made the change to the raid volume as mine had a number on the end also. Going to use your PPA update from post #86. Ill let ya know how it goes. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 23:13 +, Herbert Roitblat wrote: > [*] /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (750153 MB, isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0) > │ The volume name ends in a number. This does not work. Go into the bios and recreate the volume without the 0 on the end. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Sorry, no On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM, Herbert Roitblat wrote: > Did it work, JustBill? > > -- > Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in “parted” package in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: dmraid > > Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid > controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) > and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default > options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails > stating it could not create a filesystem. > > Architecture: i386 > DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 > LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 > (20100419.1) > Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 > PackageArchitecture: i386 > ProcEnviron: > LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > SHELL=/bin/bash > ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 > Tags: lucid > Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 > UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare > > > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/parted/+bug/568050/+subscribe > -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Did it work, JustBill? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I had that same screen, but chose to continue on and tried fixing it in the advanced tab and the end of the installer questions. On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 7:13 PM, Herbert Roitblat wrote: > Phillip, > sorry, I need a bit more help. Using your ppa: > > After waiting for the keyserver to finally connect, I am trying to > reinstall the system as a single boot Ubuntu 10.04 with raid mirroring. > I got to this screen > > ──┤ Configuring grub-pc > ├──┐ > │ > │ > │ The grub-pc package is being upgraded. This menu allows you to select > │ > │ which devices you'd like grub-install to be automatically run for, if > │ > │ any. > > ... > > And I said OK. > > Then I get here: > > ┤ Configuring grub-pc > ├┐ > GRUB install devices: > │ > > │ >[ ] /dev/sda (750156 MB, ST3750528AS) >│ >[ ] /dev/sdb (750156 MB, ST3750528AS) >│ >[*] /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (750153 MB, isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0) > │ > > │ > > │ > > > Again, I select OK. I just want the /dev/mapper one, I think, because > the other two are the raw disk drives for the raid. > > > I then get: > > ┌──┤ Configuring grub-pc > ├──┐ > │ > │ > │ GRUB failed to install to the following devices: > │ > │ > │ > │ /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 > │ > │ > │ > │ Do you want to continue anyway? If you do, your computer may not start > │ > │ up properly. > │ > │ > │ > │ GRUB installation failed. Continue? > > What do I do? > > Thanks, > Herb > > -- > Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in “parted” package in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: dmraid > > Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid > controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) > and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default > options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails > stating it could not create a filesystem. > > Architecture: i386 > DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 > LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 > (20100419.1) > Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 > PackageArchitecture: i386 > ProcEnviron: > LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > SHELL=/bin/bash > ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 > Tags: lucid > Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 > UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare > > > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/parted/+bug/568050/+subscribe > -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip, sorry, I need a bit more help. Using your ppa: After waiting for the keyserver to finally connect, I am trying to reinstall the system as a single boot Ubuntu 10.04 with raid mirroring. I got to this screen ──┤ Configuring grub-pc ├──┐ │ │ │ The grub-pc package is being upgraded. This menu allows you to select│ │ which devices you'd like grub-install to be automatically run for, if │ │ any. ... And I said OK. Then I get here: ┤ Configuring grub-pc ├┐ GRUB install devices: │ │ [ ] /dev/sda (750156 MB, ST3750528AS) │ [ ] /dev/sdb (750156 MB, ST3750528AS) │ [*] /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (750153 MB, isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0) │ │ │ Again, I select OK. I just want the /dev/mapper one, I think, because the other two are the raw disk drives for the raid. I then get: ┌──┤ Configuring grub-pc ├──┐ │ │ │ GRUB failed to install to the following devices: │ │ │ │ /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 │ │ │ │ Do you want to continue anyway? If you do, your computer may not start │ │ up properly. │ │ │ │ GRUB installation failed. Continue? What do I do? Thanks, Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
You keep /var/log separate because if your log files ever get to large it doesn't overfill your root partition which would then stop you from booting. I'm using /boot to help speed things up and make sure that boot files stay at the front of the logical disk. Giving /var/log is not unusual. It's a best practices for many server installs. Some people give it it to just /var but I prefer /var/log as I've never seen anything outside of /var/log grow out of hand. I also use to run XFS as my main file type for root but have decided to stop doing that since 9.10 as ext4 works well enough for OS files. I'm not building a desktop. I'm building a server that I want to stay up once it is built. When I build my laptops or desktops I just let it go automatically. Hope that answers your questions. On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:26 PM, Phillip Susi wrote: > On 5/17/2010 4:25 PM, JustBill wrote: > > Phillip Tried what you said to do. Am I supposed to install grub on > > the /boot partition or to the the actual device listing. For example > > I partition out like this. > > To the disk that the /boot partition is on. In your case, that would be > /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace. Also there isn't much reason to > have /boot on its own partition unless you are doing something like run > a btrfs root, or some other fs that grub does not understand. Also why > give /var/log its own partition? That is quit unusual. > > -- > Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in “parted” package in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: dmraid > > Fresh install of Ubuntu Server 10.04 Beta 2 using Sil 3124 fakeraid > controller card. Ubuntu install successfully detects fakeraid set (Raid1) > and activates it, but after creating my partition layout using all default > options with "Guided Partitioning",when I click finish to apply it, it fails > stating it could not create a filesystem. > > Architecture: i386 > DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 > LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release Candidate i386 > (20100419.1) > Package: ubiquity 2.2.20 > PackageArchitecture: i386 > ProcEnviron: > LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > SHELL=/bin/bash > ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2 > Tags: lucid > Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686 > UserGroups: adm admin cdrom dialout lpadmin plugdev sambashare > > > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/parted/+bug/568050/+subscribe > -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Well trying to install grub onto the boot partition did not work. Eternal boot loop. Forgot to mention I'm trying this with the Xubuntu 10.04 LTS -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/17/2010 4:25 PM, JustBill wrote: > Phillip Tried what you said to do. Am I supposed to install grub on > the /boot partition or to the the actual device listing. For example > I partition out like this. To the disk that the /boot partition is on. In your case, that would be /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace. Also there isn't much reason to have /boot on its own partition unless you are doing something like run a btrfs root, or some other fs that grub does not understand. Also why give /var/log its own partition? That is quit unusual. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Phillip Tried what you said to do. Am I supposed to install grub on the /boot partition or to the the actual device listing. For example I partition out like this. /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace -- /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace1 ext4 256MB /boot -- /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace2 swap 2GB /swap -- /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace5 ext4 40GB / -- /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace6 ext4 756MB /var/log -- /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace7 XFS 116GB /isostorage Thats what worked with 9.10. I tried installing the bootloader on /dev/mapper/isw_dagjfgcbdi_OSspace. That sent my computer into infinite reboot. I will try on the boot parition. Just for reference I have an AMD raid chipset with a pair of 160 GB SATA drives. Thanks for all you help. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Thanks, Phillip. Yes. I followed your suggestion to load the updates. That seemed to work real well. I did not set the boot correctly and tried to follow the directions to load grub after the fact (see Post #92). When that failed, I deleted the partions using gparted. Then I tried to reload the system without rebooting the live disk (trying to retain our ppa fix). I fear that I hosed my raid. If that's the case, I'll just try to load Ubuntu as a single boot. I'll reboot to the try it out version, reload your fixes, and then proceed from there to use the whole machine. Does this plan make sense? Thanks so much. Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/17/2010 12:40 PM, Herbert Roitblat wrote: > Sorry to bother you yet again. > ubi-partman crashed. > ubi-partman failed with exit code 10. > This happened just after choosing the keyboard layout. Was this after upgrading to the version in my ppa? And it did not crash before? -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Sorry to bother you yet again. ubi-partman crashed. ubi-partman failed with exit code 10. This happened just after choosing the keyboard layout. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/17/2010 10:29 AM, Herbert Roitblat wrote: > Thanks again, Phillip. Does that mean I should start over? Will > this work with dual boot? It should. > I have been trying to follow the instructions given on > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FakeRaidHowto. I had to create a > /target directory before I could bind to it. I really need to update that as it is now quite out of date. Ignore it for now and just install the updated package from my ppa, then install normally. You should choose the manual partition option and make sure to select to install to the same partition as last time, then change the grub install device at the end, and it should all just work. > grub> root (hd0,4) root (hd0,4) grub> setup (hd0) setup (hd0) > Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... yes Checking if > "/boot/grub/stage2" exists... yes Checking if > "/boot/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes Running "embed > /boot/grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... 17 sectors are embedded. > succeeded Running "install /boot/grub/stage1 (hd0) (hd0)1+17 p > (hd0,4)/boot/grub/stage2 /boot/grub/menu.lst"... failed That looks like grub 1. We are using grub 2 these days. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Thanks again, Phillip. Does that mean I should start over? Will this work with dual boot? I have been trying to follow the instructions given on https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FakeRaidHowto. I had to create a /target directory before I could bind to it. r...@ubuntu:/# dmraid -a y RAID set "isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0" already active RAID set "isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume01" already active RAID set "isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume02" already active RAID set "isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume03" already active RAID set "isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume05" already active RAID set "isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume06" already active r...@ubuntu:/# grub --no-curses It worries me that grub reports the mirrored volumes separately: grub> find /boot/grub/stage1 find /boot/grub/stage1 (hd0,4) (hd1,4) Then I tried this: grub> root (hd0,4) root (hd0,4) grub> setup (hd0) setup (hd0) Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... yes Checking if "/boot/grub/stage2" exists... yes Checking if "/boot/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes Running "embed /boot/grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... 17 sectors are embedded. succeeded Running "install /boot/grub/stage1 (hd0) (hd0)1+17 p (hd0,4)/boot/grub/stage2 /boot/grub/menu.lst"... failed Error 22: No such partition Now, I tried again and got: setup (hd0) Error 12: Invalid device requested So what is your advice? Have I wiped out my original raid configuration by writing to hd0? Should I give up on dual boot? (I backed up my Windows 7 and could live without it). Advice is appreciated. Thanks, Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
On 5/16/2010 11:45 PM, Herbert Roitblat wrote: > Folks: Phillip's fix seems to work, but now I cannot boot either > Windows 7 or Ubuntu 10.04. I'm not sure what I should do next to > enable dual boot. I've looked at several pages, but I don't see what > I really need to do. I did apt-get install grub (grub was not > loaded). I started grub: grub install > /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 I got a grub prompt. But i Don't > know what to do next. Thanks for your suggestions. Herb At the last step of the installer you need to click the advanced button. It gives the option to not install grub, or install it to a device other than /dev/sda. Change the device to /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Hello. First I'd like to thank you all. I'd also like to let you know how I finally got it solved. I´m using Ubuntu Server, so I can´t use the new patch... I started the instalation normaly and when the formating error appear I did what Keith Taylor suggested : mv /dev/mapper/(raiddevice)p1 /dev/mapper/(raiddevice)1 mv /dev/mapper/(raiddevice)p2 /dev/mapper/(raiddevice)2 mv /dev/mapper/(raiddevice)p5 /dev/mapper/(raiddevice)5 Then switched back to the install shell (Alt-F1) The instalation finished normaly, but didn't boot... I booted whith the CD and choice "Repair System" The instaltion detected the raid correctly and gave me a mounted shell... I did what Konstantinos sugested: apt-get purge dmraid apt-get install dmraid grub-install /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID update-grub Reboot... and finaly the system bootted normaly. Thanks . Alan. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I'll be testing tomorrow. Thanks for staying on this Phillip, and for tolerating our frustrations with this bug. :) -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Folks: Phillip's fix seems to work, but now I cannot boot either Windows 7 or Ubuntu 10.04. I'm not sure what I should do next to enable dual boot. I've looked at several pages, but I don't see what I really need to do. I did apt-get install grub (grub was not loaded). I started grub: grub install /dev/mapper/isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 I got a grub prompt. But i Don't know what to do next. Thanks for your suggestions. Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Philip: Thanks so much. That seems to have solved the problem on my machine. Installation has finished. I have not yet tried rebooting. That's the next step. Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Maybe I'm asking a real noob question here. But how do you do that from the Ubuntu Server 10.04 64bit installer. There is no "try first" option and moving to another console right after the Install Ubuntu Server option gets me nowhere. -/bin/bsh: sudo: not found Trying to run without sudo command gets me -bin/sh: apt-add:repository: not found I have a empty box waiting for deployment so I will test as soon as I see updates. I figure one more week and I'll just go back to 9.10 if this doesn't get fixed so I have no problem continuing to test this. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Those having this issue, please try running the following in a terminal before starting the installer and report whether this fixes it: sudo apt-add-repository ppa:psusi/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade libparted0 That should upgrade you to -ubuntu6 of libparted0 from my PPA and then you should be able to install. I tested this myself and it works for me. ** Branch linked: lp:~psusi/ubuntu/lucid/parted/dmraid-fix -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
I have traced this to an upstream change in parted that caused it to insert the 'p' in the device name. Standby for patch and a test package in my PPA. If some of you who experienced this issue could test and give feedback, it should be uploaded as an SRU and make it into the 10.04.1 respin. ** Package changed: ubiquity (Ubuntu) => parted (Ubuntu) -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Thanks, Jeremy, I am looking after it failed to create the file system. The screen says, Ready to instal (step 8 of 8)l: If you continue, the changes listed below will be written to the disks. Otherwise, you will be able to make further changes manually. The partition tables of the following devices are changed: Serial ATA RAID isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (mirror) The following partitions are going to be formatted: partition #5 of Serial ATA RAID isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (mirror) as ext4 partition #6 of Serial ATA RAID isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (mirror) as swap I clicked on advanced and turned off install the boot loader (I have tried it both ways). Then I clicked install. I got this message: The ext4 file system creation in partition #5 of Serial ATA RAID isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 (mirror) failed. OK. Now I see the ps. I made the links and clicked install. I set the boot loader to load in isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 A few seconds later the entire installer seems to have completely disappeared. drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 320 2010-05-16 13:18 . drwxr-xr-x 17 root root4100 2010-05-16 13:14 .. crw-rw 1 root root 10, 59 2010-05-16 00:18 control brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 0 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 2010-05-16 13:17 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume01 -> isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p1 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 2010-05-16 13:17 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume02 -> isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p2 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 2010-05-16 13:17 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume03 -> isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p3 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 2010-05-16 13:18 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume04 -> isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 2010-05-16 13:18 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume05 -> isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p5 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 2010-05-16 13:18 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume06 -> isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p6 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 1 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p1 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 2 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p2 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 3 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p3 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 4 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p4 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 5 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p5 brw-rw 1 root disk 252, 6 2010-05-16 13:14 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0p6 /target has only etc and media r...@ubuntu:/dev/mapper# ls -al /target total 0 drwxr-xr-x 4 root root 80 2010-05-16 13:20 . drwxr-xr-x 34 root root 360 2010-05-16 13:20 .. drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 60 2010-05-16 13:20 etc drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 40 2010-05-16 13:20 media After waiting about 15 minutes, I had a look at gparted. It still lists the 339.01 GB that is not part of windows as unallocated. Does this raise any new thoughts for you? I appreciate your help. Would I be better served by going to Ubuntu 9.10? Thanks, Herb -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
When are you looking in /dev/mapper? The names are usually correct until you get past the partitioning part of the installer, at which point it adds the "p" into the names, right before the partition number. So you can't really add the symlinks until you get to that point in the installer. -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
Thanks,Jeremy. So far as I can tell, I have the same problem, it cannot create the file system. Either I don't know what to rename, or the name is not the only problem. I have a Dell Studio XPS 8100 with an Intel Core i7-860 processors, Serial ATA II Raid 1 with dual 750 GB Hard Drives. I've been trying to set up a dual-boot. Windows 7 did its, what I understand is usual, trick to put the system page file smack in the middle of its partition, so I am limited in how small I can make the Windows partition. I'm looking for the file to rename (to change pvolume_number to volume_number, but I don't find anything with p in it. Am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks. If you have advice, I'd appreciate it. r...@ubuntu:~# dmraid -s *** Group superset isw_bifgdfbbc --> Active Subset name : isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0 size : 1465143552 stride : 128 type : mirror status : ok subsets: 0 devs : 2 spares : 0 r...@ubuntu:/dev/mapper# ls -a .isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume0isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume03 .. isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume01 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume05 control isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume02 isw_bifgdfbbc_Volume06 -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 568050] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid
(Postet originally to Mint's buglist by me, but in case it can help someone, I copy-paste it here) Finaly, after many hours I came to a workaround that actually works. To anyone interested: 1) Boot with a previous version that works (ex Karmic) and create the desired partitions 2) Boot with Lucid and start installation. Format the partition and set mount point, but do NOT create-delete any partitions. 3) At the last step, choose "Advanced" and select "do not install bootloader". (It wouldn't install anyway, no matter what you choose it just tries to install on /dev/sda). 4) Installation will finish, but do not restart. Open a terminal and let's chroot into our fresh installation. sudo mkdir /mnt/root sudo mount /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID3 /mnt/root sudo mount --bind /dev /mnt/root/dev sudo mount -t proc proc /mnt/root/proc sudo mount -t sysfs sys /mnt/root/sys sudo mount -t devpts devpts /mnt/root/dev/pts sudo cp /etc/resolv.conf /mnt/root/etc/resolv.conf sudo chroot /mnt/root /bin/bash now there's the key: ls /dev/mapper returns corrects results: /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID1 /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID3 ... But if you try to execute grub-install /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID it will fail. (Aaargh I almost smashed the computer with this one..) I finaly discovered that although we can mount and chroot into the installation, not everything is OK with initrd image and dmraid. So, let's create the image again: apt-get purge dmraid apt-get install dmraid grub-install /dev/mapper/isw_jfighfbah_My_RAID update-grub You have now a perfectly working fresh installation of Mint 9 or Ubuntu 10.04 ;) Hope I've helped in any way... -- Ubuntu 10.04 can't create partition on fakeraid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/568050 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
