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diff --git a/en_US.ISO8859-1/articles/formatting-media/article.sgml b/en_US.ISO8859-1/articles/formatting-media/article.sgml deleted file mode 100644 index 0adc30c341..0000000000 --- a/en_US.ISO8859-1/articles/formatting-media/article.sgml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,603 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE article PUBLIC "-//FreeBSD//DTD DocBook V3.1-Based Extension//EN" [ -<!ENTITY % man PUBLIC "-//FreeBSD//ENTITIES DocBook Manual Page Entities//EN"> -%man; -]> -<!-- $FreeBSD: doc/en_US.ISO_8859-1/articles/formatting-media/article.sgml,v 1.12 1999/10/10 19:21:10 jhb Exp $ --> -<article> - <artheader> - <title>Formatting Media For Use With FreeBSD 2.2-RELEASE</title> - - <subtitle>A Tutorial</subtitle> - - <authorgroup> - <author> - <firstname>Doug</firstname> - - <surname>White</surname> - - <affiliation> - <address> - <email>dwhite@resnet.uoregon.edu</email> - </address> - </affiliation> - </author> - </authorgroup> - - <pubdate>March 1997</pubdate> - - <abstract> - <para>This document describes how to slice, partition, and - format hard disk drives and similar media for use with - FreeBSD. The examples given have been tested under FreeBSD - 2.2-GAMMA and may work for other releases.</para> - </abstract> - </artheader> - - <sect1> - <title>Introduction & Definitions</title> - - <sect2> - <title>Overview</title> - - <para>Successfully adding disks to an existing system is the - mark of an experienced system administrator. Slicing, - partitioning, and adding disks requires a careful dance of - proper command and name syntax. One slipped finger and an - entire disk could disappear in seconds. This document is - written in an attempt to simplify this process and avoid - accidents. Thankfully, enhancements to existing tools - (notably sysinstall) have greatly improved this process in - recent releases of FreeBSD.</para> - - <para>There are two possible modes of disk formatting:</para> - - <itemizedlist> - <listitem> - <para><firstterm>compatibility mode</firstterm>: Arranging a - disk so that it has a slice table for use with other - operating systems.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para><firstterm>dangerously dedicated mode</firstterm>: - Formatting a disk with no slice table. This makes the - process of adding disks easier, however non-FreeBSD - operating systems may not accept the disk.</para> - </listitem> - </itemizedlist> - - <para>For most cases, dedicated mode is the easiest to set up - and use in existing systems, as a new disk is usually - dedicated entirely to FreeBSD. However, compatibility mode - insures optimum interoperability with future installations at - a cost of increased complexity.</para> - - <para>In addition to selecting the mode, two methods of slicing - the disk are available. One is using the system installation - tool <command>/stand/sysinstall</command>. 2.1.7-RELEASE and - later versions of <command>sysinstall</command> contain code - to ease setup of disks during normal system operation, mainly - allowing access to the Label and Partition editors and a Write - feature which will update just the selected disk and slice - without affecting other disks. The other method is running - the tools manually from a root command line. For dangerously - dedicated mode, only three or four commands are involved while - <command>sysinstall</command> requires some - manipulation.</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Definitions</title> - - <para>UNIX disk management over the centuries has invented many - new definitions for old words. The following glossary covers - the definitions used in this document and (hopefully) for - FreeBSD in general.</para> - -<!-- I'm tempted to use GLOSSARY here but will resort to a list for -now. --> - - <itemizedlist> - <listitem> - <para>compatibility mode: Arranging a disk so that it has a - slice table for use with other operating systems. Oppose - dangerously dedicated mode.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>dangerously dedicated mode: Formatting a disk with no - slice table. This makes the process of adding disks - easier, however non-FreeBSD operating systems may not - accept the disk. Oppose compatibility mode.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>disk: A circular disc, covered with magnetic or - similarly manipulable material, spun by a motor under a - head. Data is stored on the disk by changing the pattern - of magnetism on the disc, which can be later read. Hard - disks, CD-ROMs, Magneto-optical,and Zip/Jaz removables are - examples of disks.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>slice: A division of a disk. Up to four slices are - permitted on one disk in the PC standard. Slices are - composed of contiguous sectors. Slices are recorded in a - <quote>slice table</quote> used by the system BIOS to - locate bootable partitions. The slice table is usually - called the Partition Table in DOS parlance. Maintained by - the fdisk utility.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>partition: A division of a slice. Usually used in - reference to divisions of the FreeBSD slice of a disk. - Each filesystem and swap area on a disk resides in a - partition. Maintained using the disklabel utility.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>sector: Smallest subdivision of a disk. One sector - usually represents 512 bytes of data.</para> - </listitem> - </itemizedlist> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Warnings & Pitfalls</title> - - <para>Building disks is not something to take lightly. It is - quite possible to destroy the contents of other disks in your - system if the proper precautions are not taken.</para> - - <para><emphasis>Check your work carefully.</> It is very simple - to destroy the incorrect disk when working with these - commands. When in doubt consult the kernel boot output for - the proper device.</para> - - <para>Needless to say, we are not responsible for any damage to - any data or hardware that you may experience. You work at - your own risk!</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Zip, Jaz, and Other Removables</title> - - <para>Removable disks can be formatted in the same way as normal - hard disks. It is essential to have the disk drive connected - to the system and a disk placed in the drive during startup, - so the kernel can determine the drive's geometry. Check the - <command>dmesg</command> output and make sure your device and - the disk's size is listed. If the kernel reports - - <informalexample> - <screen>Can't get the size - </screen> - </informalexample> - - then the disk was not in the drive. In this case, you will - need to restart the machine before attempting to format - disks.</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> - - <sect1> - <title>Formatting Disks in Dedicated Mode</title> - - <sect2> - <title>Introduction</title> - - <para>This section details how to make disks that are totally - dedicated to FreeBSD. Remember, dedicated mode disks cannot - be booted by the PC architecture.</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Making Dedicated Mode Disks using Sysinstall</title> - - <para><command>/stand/sysinstall</command>, the system - installation utility, has been expanded in recent versions to - make the process of dividing disks properly a less tiring - affair. The fdisk and disklabel editors built into sysinstall - are GUI tools that remove much of the confusion from slicing - disks. For FreeBSD versions 2.1.7 and later, this is perhaps - the simplest way to slice disks.</para> - - <procedure> - <step> - <para>Start sysinstall as root by typing - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>/stand/sysinstall</userinput> - </screen> - </informalexample> - - from the command prompt.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Index</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Partition</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select the disk to edit with arrow keys and - <keycap>SPACE</keycap>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>If you are using this entire disk for FreeBSD, select - <command>A</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>When asked: - - <informalexample> - <screen>Do you want to do this with a true partition entry so as to remain -cooperative with any future possible operating systems on the -drive(s)? - </screen> - </informalexample> - - answer <command>No</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>When asked if you still want to do this, answer - <command>Yes</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Write</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>When warned about Writing on installed systems, answer - <command>Yes</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para><command>Quit</command>the FDISK Editor and - <keycap>ESCAPE</keycap> back to the Index menu.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Label</command> from the Index - menu.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Label as desired. For a single partition, enter - <command>C</command> to Create a partition, accept the - default size, partition type Filesystem, and a mountpoint - (which isn't used).</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Enter <command>W</command> when done and confirm to - continue. The filesystem will be newfs'd for you, unless - you select otherwise (for news partitions you'll want to - do this!). You'll get the error: - - <informalexample> - <screen>Error mounting /mnt/dev/wd2s1e on /mnt/blah : No such file or directory - </screen> - </informalexample> - - Ignore.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Exit out by repeatedly pressing - <keycap>ESCAPE</keycap>.</para> - </step> - </procedure> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Making Dedicated Mode Disks Using the Command Line</title> - - <para>Execute the following commands, replacing wd2 with the - disk name.</para> - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/rwd2 count=2</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel /dev/rwd2 | disklabel -B -R -r wd2 /dev/stdin</userinput> -<lineannotation>We only want one partition, so using slice 'c' should be fine:</lineannotation> -&prompt.root; <userinput>newfs /dev/rwd2c</userinput> - </screen> - </informalexample> - - <para>If you need to edit the disklabel to create multiple - partitions (such as swap), use the following: </para> - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/rwd2 count=2</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel /dev/r$d > /tmp/label</userinput> -<lineannotation>Edit disklabel to add partitions:</lineannotation> -&prompt.root; <userinput>vi /tmp/label</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -B -R -r wd2 /tmp/label</userinput> -<lineannotation>newfs partitions appropriately</lineannotation> - </screen> - </informalexample> - - <para>Your disk is now ready for use.</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> - - <sect1> - <title>Making Compatibility Mode Disks</title> - - <sect2> - <title>Introduction</title> - - <para>The command line is the easiest way to make dedicated - disks, and the worst way to make compatibility disks. The - command-line fdisk utility requires higher math skills and an - in-depth understanding of the slice table, which is more than - most people want to deal with. Use sysinstall for - compatibility disks, as described below.</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Making Compatibility Mode Disks Using Sysinstall</title> - - <procedure> - <step> - <para>Start sysinstall as root by typing - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>/stand/sysinstall</> - </screen> - </informalexample> - - from the command prompt.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Index</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Partition</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select the disk to edit with arrow keys and - <keycap>SPACE</keycap>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>If you are using this entire disk for FreeBSD, select - <command>A</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>When asked: - - <informalexample> - <screen>Do you want to do this with a true partition entry so as to remain -cooperative with any future possible operating systems on the -drive(s)? - </screen> - </informalexample> - - answer <command>yes</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Write</command>.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>When asked to install the boot manager, select None - with <keycap>SPACE</keycap> then hit - <keycap>ENTER</keycap> for OK.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para><command>Quit</command> the FDISK Editor.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>You'll be asked about the boot manager, select - <command>None</command> again. </para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Select <command>Label</command> from the Index - menu.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Label as desired. For a single partition, accept the - default size, type filesystem, and a mountpoint (which - isn't used).</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>The filesystem will be newfs'd for you, unless you - select otherwise (for news partitions you'll want to do - this!). You'll get the error: - - <informalexample> - <screen>Error mounting /mnt/dev/wd2s1e on /mnt/blah : No such file or directory - </screen> - </informalexample> - - Ignore.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Exit out by repeatedly pressing - <keycap>ESCAPE</keycap>.</para> - </step> - </procedure> - - <para>Your new disk is now ready for use.</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> - - <sect1> - <title>Other Disk Operations</title> - - <sect2> - <title>Adding Swap Space</title> - - <para>As a system grows, it's need for swap space can also grow. - Although adding swap space to existing disks is very - difficult, a new disk can be partitioned with additional swap - space.</para> - - <para>To add swap space when adding a disk to a system:</para> - - <procedure> - <step> - <para>When partitioning the disk, edit the disklabel and - allocate the amount of swap space to add in partition `b' - and the remainder in another partition, such as `a' or - `e'. The size is given in 512 byte blocks.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>When newfsing the drive, do NOT newfs the `c' - partition. Instead, newfs the partition where the - non-swap space lies.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>Add an entry to <filename>/etc/fstab</filename> as - follows:</para> - - <informalexample> - <programlisting>/dev/wd0b none swap sw 0 0 - </programlisting> - </informalexample> - - <para>Change /dev/wd0b to the device of the newly added - space.</para> - </step> - - <step> - <para>To make the new space immediately available, use the - <command>swapon</command> command. - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>swapon /dev/sd0b</userinput> -swapon: added /dev/sd0b as swap space - </screen> - </informalexample> - </para> - </step> - </procedure> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Copying the Contents of Disks</title> -<!-- Should have specific tag --> - - <para>Submitted By: Renaud Waldura - (<email>renaud@softway.com</email>) </para> - - <para>To move file from your original base disk to the fresh new - one, do: - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>mount /dev/wd2 /mnt</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>pax -r -w -p e /usr/home /mnt</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>umount /mnt</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>rm -rf /usr/home/*</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>mount /dev/wd2 /usr/home</userinput> - </screen> - </informalexample> - </para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Creating Striped Disks using CCD</title> - - <para>Commands Submitted By: Stan Brown - (<email>stanb@awod.com</email>) </para> - - <para>The Concatenated Disk Driver, or CCD, allows you to treat - several identical disks as a single disk. Striping can result - in increased disk performance by distributing reads and writes - across the disks. See the &man.ccd.4; and &man.ccdconfig.8; - man pages or the <ulink - URL="http://stampede.cs.berkeley.edu/ccd/">CCD - Homepage</ulink> for further details.</para> - - <para>To create a new CCD, execute the following commands. This - describes how to add three disks together; simply add or - remove devices as necessary. Remember that the disks to be - striped must be <emphasis>identical.</></para> - - <para>Before executing these commands, make sure you add the line - - <userinput>pseudo-device ccd 4</userinput> - - to your kernel.</para> - - <informalexample> - <screen>&prompt.root; <userinput>cd /dev ; sh MAKDEV ccd0</userinput> - -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -r -w sd0 auto</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -r -w sd1 auto</userinput> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -r -w sd2 auto</userinput> - -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -e sd0c</userinput> -<lineannotation>change type to 4.2BSD</lineannotation> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -e sd1c</userinput> -<lineannotation>change type to 4.2BSD</lineannotation> -&prompt.root; <userinput>disklabel -e sd2c</userinput> -<lineannotation>change type to 4.2BSD</lineannotation> - -&prompt.root; <userinput>ccdconfig ccd0 32 0 /dev/sd0c /dev/sd1c /dev/sd2c</userinput> - -&prompt.root; <userinput>newfs /dev/rccd0c</userinput> - </screen> - </informalexample> - - <para>Now you can mount and use your CCD by referencing device - /dev/ccd0c.</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> - - <sect1> - <title>Credits</title> - - <para>The author would like to thank the following individuals for - their contributions to this project:</para> - - <itemizedlist> - <listitem> - <para>Darryl Okahata - (<email>darrylo@hpnmhjw.sr.hp.com</email>) for his simple - dedicated mode setup documentation which I have used - repeatedly on freebsd-questions.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>Jordan Hubbard (<email>jkh@FreeBSD.org</email>) for - making sysinstall useful for this type of task.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>John Fieber (<email>jfieber@indiana.edu</email>) for - making information and examples of the DocBook DTD on which - this document is based.</para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para>Greg Lehey (<email>grog@FreeBSD.org</email>) for - checking my work and pointing out inaccuracies, as well as - miscellaneous support.</para> - </listitem> - </itemizedlist> - </sect1> -</article> |