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nicolasdiogo 08-24-2011 06:53 AM
how to use UUID on fstab and grub
 
hello


i would like to find out how to change my system so that it would use UUID/labels instead of the BUS locations (eg: /dev/sda1).

i did find a lot of bits - but not a proper article on how to do this.

could someone post a link or an explanation on how to do this?

thanks,


Nicolas

andrewthomas 08-24-2011 08:04 AM
Code:
blkid
as root will provide you with the corresponding UUID's for each device.

Then edit your /etc/fstab

changing the

Code:
/dev/sdXY
entries to
Code:
UUID=
and the uuid that was listed in the blkid command.

Then, if you are using grub2, you just have do
Code:
update-grub
If you are using legacy grub, then edit your /boot/grub/menu.lst:

changing
Code:
root=/dev/sdXY
to
Code:
root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/whatever-blkid-outputs-here
on your kernel line

nicolasdiogo 08-24-2011 10:36 AM
[solved]
 
many thanks,

clear and concise.

fantastic..

andrewthomas 08-24-2011 02:46 PM
You're welcome.

Glad to be of help.

EDIT: You may also have to update your initramfs after you make the changes.

Code:
update-initramfs -u -k all


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