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Re: [Xen-users] Dump an image based domU to a logical volume

To: Simon Hobson <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Xen-users] Dump an image based domU to a logical volume
From: Pasi Kärkkäinen <pasik@xxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:54:38 +0300
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On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:26:40PM +0000, Simon Hobson wrote:
> Nuno L. Ferreira wrote:
>
>> Part II
>> +++++
>> I also tryed  instead of creating a pristine image file, install the  
>> pristine domU directly into a LV based. But, how do I mount the LV to 
>> edit configuration files inside of it? Because now there is a  
>> partition table inside the domU, and I don't know how to handle with  
>> it. Any link on how to do it?
>
> xm block-attach has been suggested to attach the LV to the Dom0 and then 
> you can access the partitions the same as you'd do on a real disk.
>

Easier with kpartx.
See: http://wiki.xensource.com/xenwiki/XenCommonProblems

-- Pasi

> -- 
> Simon Hobson
>
> WANTED: "Software CD ROM Kit" for Canon CLBP 360-PS printer (Canon part 
> no RH6-3612, or possibly RH6-3810, or RH6-3610 might do). I've a dead HD 
> and need this CD so I can replace the disk and re-install the printer OS 
> on it.
> This is NOT the same thing as the printer drivers to load on the  
> computer - there's no problem there.
> If anyone knows where I might get hold of one I'd be grateful - requests 
> to Canon drew a blank, it's been out of support for years.
> Alternatively, if anyone has one of these and would let me image their 
> hard disk ...
>
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