On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM, Arjun YK <arju...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I have a situation where a host, which is booted off its 'rpool', need > to temporarily import the 'rpool' of another host, edit some files in > it, and export the pool back retaining its original name 'rpool'. Can > this be done ? > > Here is what I am trying to do: > > # zpool import -R /a rpool temp-rpool
I think it'd be easier for this purpose if you simply use a live cd / network boot. You can then just import the pool without having to change the name. > # zfs export temp-rpool --> But, I want to give temp-rpool its > original name 'rpool' before or after this export. > > I cannot see how this can be achieved. Live CD / network boot > So, I decided to live with the > name 'temp-rpool'. But, is renaming 'rpool' recommended or supported > parctice ? It should work, as long as you edit the necessary files. Whether it's supported or not is an entirely different problem. -- Fajar _______________________________________________ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/zfs-discuss
