On Fri, 2003-10-24 at 07:32, Ariz Jacinto wrote: > hmmm... you already have drbd, why use another replication software? > i think it's possbile to use the partition where /etc, /usr resides > for drbd-based replication.
I used DRBD for database replication only. I also considered using it for everything, but it does things too meticulously. For instance, when your primary goes down, secondary takes over, and then resume primary, all drbd partitions are bound to resync (as in WHOLE partitions). Since syncing takes LAN bandwidth, the more drbd partitions defined, the longer it takes to resync. Using a direct crossover cable connection between my 2 servers only yields a total of 8-9Mbps transfer rate. For 1 6GB partition it takes around 12mins to sync. Also, afaik drbd only replicates whole partitions and not particular directories. Lastly, the other system files I need replicated don't have to be updated in real time anyway. As far as database replication goes, I'm very very happy with DRBD. :) -- Joon ===================== For every mad scientist who's had a convenient thunderstorm just on the night his Great Work is finished and lying on the slab, there have been dozens who've sat around aimlessly under the peaceful stars while Igor clocks up the overtime. "Good Omens", Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett -- Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Official Website: http://plug.linux.org.ph Searchable Archives: http://marc.free.net.ph . To leave, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/plug . Are you a Linux newbie? To join the newbie list, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/ph-linux-newbie
