Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:07:45 -0500 From: Lowell Gilbert <freebsd-questions-local@be-well.ilk.org> To: Jonathan Horne <freebsd@dfwlp.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: i need to upgrade a disk Message-ID: <44bqnjmh1a.fsf@be-well.ilk.org> In-Reply-To: <200611070900.01897.freebsd@dfwlp.com> (Jonathan Horne's message of "Tue, 7 Nov 2006 08:59:59 -0600") References: <200611070900.01897.freebsd@dfwlp.com>
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Jonathan Horne <freebsd@dfwlp.com> writes: > i have a system that is FreeBSD 6.2-PRERELEASE, that i need to upgrade its > single disk. id like to keep all its existing slices the same size, and then > use the unused space to create a new /opt slice. would dd be the way to go? > if so, could someone advise on its proper usage for duplicating one disk to > another? > > or, if there is an alternative way to skin this cat, im willing to learn > whatever way might be the best. Start by reading the FAQ entries on "How can I add my new hard disk to my FreeBSD system?" and "How do I move my system over to my huge new disk?". They'll give you some good options.
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