We have a cloning process that is down to a single zVM command to create a new image, and we can create new images in about 8 minutes time from zVM command to being able to log into the new image. The master images occupy disk space, but are not running at any time. Since the disk copies are done from zVM via Flashcopy, the cloning process is independent of filesystem choice and works with LVM managed disks. As far as I know, we're the only ones using the process at the moment. If there's an interest, I can share it with you.
-- Robert P. Nix Mayo Foundation .~. RO-OE-5-55 200 First Street SW /V\ 507-284-0844 Rochester, MN 55905 /( )\ ----- ^^-^^ "In theory, theory and practice are the same, but in practice, theory and practice are different." On 7/18/08 10:36 AM, "Quay, Jonathan (IHG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What's the current "best practices" cloning solution for z/Linux under > z/VM? We've used the one found in "Running z/VM to Host Linux - > Installation and Customization" class documentation (the CLONER and > CLONEDDR virtual machines). Is there one that's newer, better or better > supported? We have multiple CECs, z/Linux lpars, and both Suse and > Redhat, if that makes a difference. We don't anticipate creating > hundreds of clones, maybe 20 or so in the first wave. > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit > http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
