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[Xen-users] LVM on DRBD -OR- DRBD on LVM?

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Subject: [Xen-users] LVM on DRBD -OR- DRBD on LVM?
From: Simon <greminn@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:49:48 +1200
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Hi There,

In creating a "backup" dom0 server using drbd and using lvm partitions
for the domU data, whats the best way to implement the drbd part?

Should i have drbd mirroring the lvm partitions them selves or the
data within them?

Are there pros and cons of each?

Thanks

Simon

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