Date: Tue, 03 Feb 1998 18:04:57 +0000 From: Robin Melville <robmel@nadt.org.uk> To: freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Sendmail - low on space Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19980203180457.0080fe20@wrcmail> In-Reply-To: <19980201011847.12880@klemm.gtn.com> References: <Pine.BSF.3.96.980128080842.1792C-100000@guardian.fortress.org> <199801280614.WAA01700@MindBender.serv.net> <Pine.BSF.3.96.980128080842.1792C-100000@guardian.fortress.org>
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At 01:18 01/02/98 +0100, Andreas Klemm wrote: >... >Only the OS resides in /usr. >A separate /var stabilizes much. >I assume accounts go to something like /home ! I'd go along with this. I always separate the OS from user stuff. Currently our main servers have a 1 or 2Gb disk with root var & usr on it, and either a 4Gb or 2Gb drive with user accounts & storage areas. That way I can install upgrades to FreeBSD etc without worrying about trampling user data. Also, where we run a 24/7/365 SQL server I can build on a disk elsewhere then physically swap it in for minimum downtime. I use symlinks for convenience (to /home for example). Is there a reason why this is bad practice? Robin. -------------------------------------------------------- Robin Melville, Addiction & Forensic Information Service Nottingham Alcohol & Drug Team (Extn. 49178) Vox: +44 (0)115 952 9478 Fax: +44 (0)115 952 9421 Email: robmel@nadt.org.uk WWW: http://www.innotts.co.uk/nadt/ ---------------------------------------------------------
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