Re: [RFCI] How best to partition MD/raid devices in 2.6

[Paul Jakma]

Hi Neil,

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003, Neil Brown wrote:

>  4/ just use 'dm', or write a new 'md' module that can present a
>     partition of a device.  Then leave the setup to user-space.
>     This is least impact on the kernel, but most impact on
>     user-space.  It would not be too hard to create a userspace tool

>From a user/admin POV, I'd say go with dm. Even the 'virt-partition
by way of dm' isnt needed if you have LVM tools, but I guess might be
nice to obviate need for extra tools. (though, I couldnt live without
LVM anymore, its just /too/ useful.).

regards,
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