[CentOS-docs] HowTo/RAID/convert non-RAID CentOS 5 system tosoftware RAID1 using rescue mode

Tue Apr 28 20:32:03 UTC 2009
Ned Slider <ned at unixmail.co.uk>

Marcus Moeller wrote:
> Hi Ed.
> 
>>>> Does documentation exist describing how to convert a simple, single disk
>>>> non-RAID CentOS 5 system to software RAID1 using the CentOS install
>>>> CD/DVD
>>>> as a rescue disk?
>>>>
>>>> (Assuming not) Is there a need for such?
>>>>
>>>> (Assuming need) I volunteer to produce it.

+1 from me, Ed :)

> 
>>  I don't see any conflict or duplication between his page and my proposed
>> page.  Actually, I see the pages as complimentary.
>>
>>  If Phil is going to broaden the scope of his page, then, of course, I
>> would withdraw my request.  However, I would recommend against having too
>> much on a single page.
> 
> I agree on that and that's what I have written before. We just need to
> ensure the quality of the 'simple' RAID1 page, before starting a new
> one.
> 

I don't see any reason to delay Ed going ahead and drafting this page 
(provided it's clearly marked as in draft until finished/checked etc).

And I agree, should be a separate, but complimentary, page to the 
existing installing on software RAID1 page.