Re: [gentoo-user] RAID on new install

[Mark Shields]

On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM, James wirel...@tampabay.rr.com wrote:



 Hello,

 I'm about to install a dual HD (mirrored) gentoo
 software raid system, with BTRFS. Suggestion,
 guides and documents to reference are all welcome.

 I have this link, which is down as the best example:
 http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/RAID/Software


 Additionally, I have these links for a guide:
 http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/lvm2.xml
 http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/gentoo-x86+raid+lvm2-quickinstall.xml


 Any other Raid/LVM/BTRFS information I should reference?

 James


 The last guide recommends using raid0 on some partitions; everytime I use
LVM2, I use nothing but raid1 partitions.  I'd rather have the full raid1
than partial raid 1 + speed of raid0.

Re: [gentoo-user] RAID on new install

[Mark Knecht]

On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 12:46 PM, James wirel...@tampabay.rr.com wrote:


 Hello,

 I'm about to install a dual HD (mirrored) gentoo
 software raid system, with BTRFS. Suggestion,
 guides and documents to reference are all welcome.

 I have this link, which is down as the best example:
 http://en.gentoo-wiki.com/wiki/RAID/Software


 Additionally, I have these links for a guide:
 http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/lvm2.xml
 http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/gentoo-x86+raid+lvm2-quickinstall.xml


 Any other Raid/LVM/BTRFS information I should reference?

 James

James,
   Depending on what you are putting onto your RAID watch carefully
what choices you make for SuperBlock type as well as being aware of
possible md name changes between the install environment and your
first real boot.

   I cannot comment on BTRFS and whether it's a good thing to use with
LVS. I've seen varying reports so if this is a learning install then
do what you want and have fun. If it's intended to be an in-service
machine ASAP then possibly look around for more info on that before
starting.

Good luck,
Mark