On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:47 PM, K Sai Kiran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > > Fdisk is not the right tool for it. It only changes the partition.. > doesn't change the file system.. you will require a utility that can > also > dela with filesystem. Parted fits in well for your requirement. > > I havent tried using it before.. Was always lucky to have data on a LVM > :). > > how r u checking your filesystem size? df? df displays size based on fs > properties.. so even if you have a larger partition without extending the > filesystem.. that would be the case... to confirm check the /proc/ info > for exact kernel status of the disks... > > i think i should be able to boot the machine off a CD and do this - but > just curious if one can do this from a running OS and reboot if need be > > > Partprobe should force your kernel to read your partition table without > re-booting.. Never edit partitions for file systems which are already > mounted. if normal data partitons no re-boot would be required.. if any > of > the system partitions are used, you will require rescue CD. > > Do let us know how u r about to burn ur hands. ;) > > Regards, > Kiran. > heh - good one on the parted - I havent tried that - and about the resizing partitions on the fly I have had good success in the past with non / FS - for example imagine the following - you have a FS on a logical drive on a RAID1 mirror with 2*36G drives - now you want to upgrade the drives to 2*72G - you replace the first drive let it resilver then the second - then fdisk --> go to expert mode - change the # of cylinders for the LD and then edit the partition size .........ext2online bingo! Cheers! _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
