I didn't see the post go out to the list and your e-mail address is for list e-mail only so, I'm sending this back through the list.
Regarding the logging, you might want to keep the logging active but, use an external syslog server. This way if the drive fails in the router, you still have your logs and the syslog configuration will be consistent if a backup drive is put into service. Gregg On Mon, 2009-06-08 at 09:14 -0700, Jeff Lasman wrote: > On Monday 08 June 2009 08:28 am, Gregg Rawson wrote: > > > Once you have the system installed, check to see how much space is > > needed. You can then set up a new disk with a partition just over the > > space needed on the drive. This would allow you to create a backup > > image with dd quicker then doing the whole drive. Then burn the image > > onto another drive that you keep on the shelf for backup. Just save > > copies of the changes that you make in case the current drive tanks. > > The same methods apply to the CF cards too. > > Great idea, Gregg. Will do, as I move forward. > > I've decided to go ahead with logging, since I have the room. I did > logging last time I set up a router, which has been running a year, and > so I know how much space it requires. > > However, should I go with a smaller SSD, can you (anyone?) tell me how > to turn logging off? > > Thanks. > > Jeff
