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Re: [Xen-users] Best way to convert pv to hvm?
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| From: | Tony Hoyle <tmh@xxxxxxxxxxxx> |
| Date: | Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:30:43 +0100 |
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Yves-gaël Chény wrote: If i understand it's linux domain. 1. make a disk file qemu-img for example 2. mount the partition of you PV in the dom0 and the qemu disk-file 3. make a rsync -a between the two mount point 4. make a /boot with kernel, initrd .... 5. running in hvm mode on a linux live cdrom 6. install a grub or a lilo Step 2 is an issue though, since it's a whole disk image you have a partition table - you can't simply mount it, unless there's some way to convert it into a block device in userspace (AFAIK loop devices only work on partitions). Tony _______________________________________________ Xen-users mailing list Xen-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.xensource.com/xen-users |
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