RH & XFS

Andrew Mathews andrew_mathews
Mon May 17 11:33:31 PDT 2004


Richard R. Sivernell wrote:
> All
> 
>   I have been running ReiserFS on all boxes since ew 3.1/ 3.1.1,
> & I have had no problem recovering systems. I would however
> like to try xfs, but I have not really figured out how to install
> with out a lot of work. I do have a 8 gig HDD with ESvr 3.1.1
> which I will do kernel upgrade for iptables & such, I could try it there.
> It has ReiserFS now. Now I am no means of an imagination a journeling 
> expert, not even in my dreams, but amwilling to try xfs.
> 
> cheers
> 

I'd really recommend either using Lonnie's method on the SxS, or the SGI 
installer images (requires Red Hat 7.2 or 7.3) for a fresh install. The 
SGI people deserve a big thanks for their work on both the installer and 
XFS port. It's first class all the way.

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Andrew Mathews
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