Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:44 -0500 From: Adam Jacob Muller <freebsd-stable@adam.gs> To: Steven Hartland <killing@multiplay.co.uk> Cc: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org, Adam Jacob Muller <freebsd-stable@adam.gs> Subject: Re: freebsd / gpt boot Message-ID: <467D65E4-A4F5-4DD5-A447-EF2D6020E405@adam.gs> In-Reply-To: <9D30BF6BFAFC4DA3B9564C822CA53E1A@multiplay.co.uk> References: <2A3A50FE-13F4-4AA7-976E-37354E5736B5@adam.gs> <9D30BF6BFAFC4DA3B9564C822CA53E1A@multiplay.co.uk>
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I'm assuming your referring to " FreeBSD 8 GPT install, how?" thread you = originated? While that thread covers generically installing on GPT, it does not = cover this issue. Also, even after adjusting a few things -- using gpart instead of gpt to = make partitions and "gpart bootcode" instead of "gpt boot" which is the = only difference between what these faqs suggest and what I was doing -- = I am still encountering the same issue. -Adam On Dec 13, 2009, at 5:53 PM, Steven Hartland wrote: > There's already a thread about this last week, which contains the info = you need to set this up. >=20 > The only thing I'd warn you about is to ensure you use the DVD not the = CD as the CD doesn't have > all the things you'll need on it. >=20 > Regards > Steve >=20 > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Jacob Muller" = <freebsd-stable@adam.gs> > To: <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:26 PM > Subject: freebsd / gpt boot >=20 >=20 > Hi, > I'm trying to setup a system with a very large RAID array (total = ~10TB), I would ideally like to have the system boot directly off that = 10TB array, so i'm trying to get the system setup with GPT but running = into an issue. >=20 >=20 > The initial pre-loader (boot0 I think? -- i'm not sure what this is = called) is unable to find loader at /boot/loader nor can it load = /boot/kernel/kernel >=20 > Copying /boot/loader to /loader allows me to enter /loader at the = "boot:" prompt and the loader will load, however, its unable to load the = kernel. >=20 > If I do an "ls" at the loader prompt I can see boot listed as a = directory (with a "d" before it) > Trying to do "ls boot" inexplicably it says "boot: not a directory" >=20 > re-applying my /boot/loader.conf settings (for some reason = vfs.root.mountfrom=3Dufs:/dev/label/root is required, or else I get a = mountroot>) and then: > load /kernel > boot >=20 > does work, and lets the system boot normally and everything is as = expected (/boot is a directory etc). >=20 > Anyone have any ideas about either of these things (the = vfs.root.mountfrom is minor i guess but i'm curious if they are = related?) >=20 > Thanks in advance, >=20 > -Adam >=20 > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to = "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >=20 >=20 > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. = and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of = misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing = or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it.=20 > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission = please telephone +44 845 868 1337 > or return the E.mail to postmaster@multiplay.co.uk. >=20 > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to = "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org"
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