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Subject: Re: i need to upgrade a disk
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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.