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Re: [Xen-users] img file to physical disk

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Subject: Re: [Xen-users] img file to physical disk
From: Mark Williamson <mark.williamson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:59:02 +0100
Cc: Stuart Poulton <swp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> I've got a domU that exists in a sparse file image, I'd like to now use
> this on a physical partition (loopback performance issues).

You could also try using a tap:aio: disk instead of a file: disk.  This avoids 
some of the bad aspects of file-backed VBDs because it doesn't use the 
loopback device.  It might be worth checking whether this does what you want 
before making a larger move.

Cheers,
Mark

> Is there an a easy way to do this ?
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