Re: [Xen-users] Xen, LVM and snapshots

["Ciro Iriarte" <cyruspy@xxxxxxxxx>]

2008/10/14 Morten W. Petersen <morten@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
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> Hi :)
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> We're considering using snapshots of LVM logical volumes as a backup
> feature, that is, having domU instances running on each of their own
> logical volume, and then in the dom0, create snapshots and take backups.
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> Has anyone else tried this?  Is it safe?
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> I saw an old message from 2006 on this list, where it is said that
> "Common understanding is that LVM2 snapshots are unstable".
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> Is that still the case?
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> Thanks,
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> Morten

Than can be done, but you'll have to stop the domU, take snapshot and
start the domU again...

Regards,
Ciro

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