I'm actually wondering the same thing because I have b62 w/ the ZFS bits;
but need the snapshot's "-r" functionality.

Malachi

On 5/25/07, Constantin Gonzalez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi,

I'm a big fan of live upgrade. I'm also a big fan of ZFS boot. The latter
is
more important for me. And yes, I'm looking forward to both being
integrated
with each other.

Meanwhile, what is the best way to upgrade a post-b61 system that is
booted
from ZFS?


I'm thinking:

1. Boot from ZFS
2. Use Tim's excellent multiple boot datasets script to create a new
cloned ZFS
   boot environment:
   http://blogs.sun.com/timf/entry/an_easy_way_to_manage
3. Loopback mount the new OS ISO image
4. Run the installer from the loopbacked ISO image in upgrade mode on the
clone
5. Mark the clone to be booted the next time
6. Reboot into the upgraded OS.


Questions:

- How exactly do I do step 4? Before, luupgrade did everything for me, now
  what manpage do I need to do this?

- Did I forget something above? I'm ok with losing some logfiles and stuff
that
  maybe changed between the clone and the reboot, but is there anything
else?

- Did someone already blog about this and I haven't noticed yet?


Cheers,
   Constantin

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