On 27-Jul-2001 Daniel Woods wrote:
> I want to upgrade a current LM7.1 server with 8.0-Freq version.
> I will do a fresh install but not re-formatting /home, /usr/local,
> /var to keep the data as is. The other partitions can be formatted.
> They are currently ext2fs and I wanted to know if the install
> would convert them to reiserfs if I ask it to, or do I simply install
> as ext2fs and then convert all partitions later ? How do I convert
> the partitions (what commands, docs) ?
>
> Thanks... Dan.
>
I think it's not possible to convert directly from ext2 to reiserfs. I also
want to switch from ext2 to reiserfs.
I would suggest that you backup your ext2 partions and make the
old partitions reiserfs (mkreiserfs), which will destroy all data on the
partition. Then you can restore your file from the backup to the new reiserfs
partiotions.
If you want buy / have a new harddisk you could just create the reiserfs
partitions there and then copy the files from the old partition (using cp -a).
But either way you will need enough harddisk / backup space.
Gregor
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E-Mail: Gregor Maier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 27-Jul-2001
Time: 09:02:01
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