Initializing drive array command for class lab on fedora 12
Hello,
I was wondering if somebody could tell me what command initializes a drive array on Fedora12? I'm trying to initialize the drive command for linear RAID and the command given in the textbook is for Fedora Core 2 (which I had problems with in Virtualbox). Thanks bunches! |
I assume you are talking about Linux Software RAID. First thing I suggest is get a newer book. FC2 is so old, so much of what you read will be irrelevant. If u don't mind me asking, what kind class are you taking?
Linear RAID is a rather bad idea. It offers no advantages & reduces reliability. If you wish to combine the space of several drives on a modern Linux distro, you should be using LVM instead. |
Well it's a Linux + Guide to Linux Certification class. Unfortunately this is the required textbook for the class.
Can you tell me a way that I can look up the command to initialize an array in Fedora 12? I realized how old Fedora Core 2 was when it wouldn't work in Virtualbox which is the reason I installed Fedora12. It doesn't matter which Linux we use for the class except for that it makes it a little (more) difficult when the commands don't match :newbie: |
Try mdadm http://linux.die.net/man/8/mdadm. You'll also need fdisk to set the correct partition type http://linux.die.net/man/8/fdisk
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If by initialize you mean create a RAID array from scratch. Then here's a quick & dirty guide I wrote years ago. (It's for RAID 1)
Configure 2 partitions Quote:
Press “p” to print existing partition table Press “n” to create new partition Press “t” to change partition type (press “l” to list the types. Choose “fd” for Linux RAID Auto) Make another partition with the above 2 steps Press “w” to save the partitions created Quote:
Create the mount point for the software RAID to be used later on. Create a directory under /mnt called “raid” Create software RAID device Quote:
View the config file for the software raid after creation Quote:
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