From ff7b23bd274c5519fbc66997a6f5bf0825ca2d65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: vortechs <>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 20:12:01 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] o updated for LVM 1.0.5 which pretty much just meant
changing the version numbers o Removed the glossary - it was unnecessary
o Made note that Slackware 8.1 needs no boot-time script modifications o
removed all mention of bugzilla.sistina.com - this has been removed due to
disuse and neglect o Updated bug reporting sections due to bugzilla removal.
o removed mention of Mike Tilstra from document at his request.
---
LDP/howto/linuxdoc/LVM-HOWTO.sgml | 179 +++++++-----------------------
1 file changed, 42 insertions(+), 137 deletions(-)
diff --git a/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/LVM-HOWTO.sgml b/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/LVM-HOWTO.sgml
index 09e7fd19..ebbe12b1 100644
--- a/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/LVM-HOWTO.sgml
+++ b/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/LVM-HOWTO.sgml
@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@
LVM HOWTO
Maintainer: AJ Lewis lewis(at)sistina.com
-v0.1, 2002-04-28
+v0.2, 2002-09-02
This document describes how to build, install, and configure LVM for
Linux. A basic description of LVM is also included. This version of
-the HowTo is for 1.0.3. This HOWTO should be considered BETA.
-Please provide any feedback at
-
-Copyright 2001 Sistina Software, Inc.
+the HowTo is for 1.0.5.
+ Please provide any feedback at
+
+Copyright 2002 Sistina Software, Inc.
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ This is an attempt to collect everything needed to know to get
LVM up and running. The entire process of getting,
compiling, installing, and setting up LVM will be covered. Pointers to
LVM configurations that have been tested with will also be included.
-This version of the HowTo is for LVM 1.0.3.
+This version of the HowTo is for LVM 1.0.5.
All previous versions of LVM are considered obsolete and are only kept for
historical reasons. This document makes no attempt to explain or describe
@@ -33,15 +33,11 @@ the workings or use of those versions.
Latest Version
-We will keep the latest version of this HOWTO in the CVS with the other
-papers. You can get it by checking out ``papers'' from the same CVS
-server as GFS. You should always be able to get a human readable version
-of this HowTo from the
-.
-
-Most of the layout and setup for this HOWTO was originally put together by
- for the
-.
+We will keep the latest version of this HOWTO in the CVS with the other LDP
+HowTos. You can get it by checking out ``LDP/howto/linuxdoc/LVM-HOWTO.sgml''
+from the same CVS server as GFS. You should always be able to get a human
+readable version of this HowTo from the
+.
Disclaimer
@@ -57,21 +53,21 @@ the use of the information documented herein.
List of everyone who has put words into this file.
-
-
+
+Please notify the HowTo maintainer if you believe you should be listed above.
What is LVM?
LVM is a Logical Volume Manager implemented by Heinz Mauelshagen for
the Linux operating system. As of kernel version 2.4, LVM is
incorporated in the main kernel source tree. This does not mean, however,
-that your 2.4.x kernel is up to date with the latest version of LVM.
-You currently still need to apply LVM patches to kernel 2.4.9 if you want
-to be safe.
+that your 2.4.x kernel is up to date with the latest version of LVM. Look at
+the for the
+latest information about which kernels have the latest code in them.
What is Logical Volume Management?
@@ -531,25 +527,25 @@ you already have the LVM module. Check the version of the tools you
have on your system. You can do this by running any of the LVM
command line tools with the '-h' flag. Use pvscan -h if you
don't know any of the commands. If the version number listed at the
-top of the help listing is LVM 1.0.3, use your current setup
+top of the help listing is LVM 1.0.5, use your current setup
and avoid the rest of this section.
Building a patch for your kernel