Re: [Xen-users] Migration by copying files/folder

[Fabian Zimmermann <xen-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi howard chen,
> If I rsync the following folders from one guest to another guest for
> complete system migration, is it safe?
> ...
> p.s. I cannot use live migration or other tools since I don't have
> control to the host. I can only control the guest.
>   
worst option - online:
It's possible, but you will not get consistent data.

better option - lvm:
Install LVM on both guests, create a snapshot of src-guest and copy the 
data to dst-guest.
Pro: + consistent data (ok, maybe you should shutdown dbs..)
Con: - you will loose every change between snapshot-creation and 
transfer-finished.
best option - offline:
I would shutdown both guests and start the sync (may you can boot a 
rescue-system?)
Maybe it helps,

Fabian


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