On Monday 17 April 2006 09:14, John Jolet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote about '[gentoo-user] evms': > Trying to set up a new server using evms, but the howto on the gentoo > site seems very old and incomplete. > basically, i've got 3 hot-swappable scsi drives, but no raid > controller.. I want to end up with lvm logical volumes on top of a > software raid-5. but getting there with evms is presenting me some > issues. FYI, i've been an aix system adminstrator for over 10 years, > so i'm very familiar with lvm concepts and applications..just trying > to translate that process into evms terms.
In your situation, I'd get rid of evms, it's not needed. Use mdadm to create a raid5 volume from your 3 drives, then use the command-line lvm tools to create a pv, vg, and all the lvs you want. -- "If there's one thing we've established over the years, it's that the vast majority of our users don't have the slightest clue what's best for them in terms of package stability." -- Gentoo Developer Ciaran McCreesh
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