The following task map identifies the procedures needed to manage Solaris Volume Manager RAID 1 volumes.
Task |
Description |
Instructions |
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Create a mirror from unused slices | Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metainit command to create a mirror from unused slices. | How to Create a RAID 1 Volume From Unused Slices |
Create a mirror from an existing file system | Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metainit command to create a mirror from an existing file system. | |
Record the path to the alternate boot device for a mirrored root | Find the path to the alternative book device and enter it in the boot instructions. | How to Record the Path to the Alternate Boot Device |
Attach a submirror |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metattach command to attach a submirror. | |
Detach a submirror |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metadetach command to detach the submirror. | |
Place a submirror online or take a submirror offline |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metaonline command to put a submirror online. Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metaoffline command to take a submirror offline.. | |
Enable a component within a submirror |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metareplace command to enable a slice in a submirror. | |
Check mirror status |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metastat command to check the status of RAID 1 volumes. | |
Change mirror options |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metaparam command to change the options for a specific RAID 1 volume. | |
Expand a mirror |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metattach command to expand the capacity of a mirror. | |
Replace a slice within a submirror |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metareplace command to replace a slice in a submirror. | |
Replace a submirror |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metattach command to replace a submirror. | |
Remove a mirror (unmirror) |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metadetach command or the metaclear command to unmirror a file system. | |
Remove a mirror (unmirror) of a file system that cannot be unmounted |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metadetach command or the metaclear command to unmirror a file system that cannot be unmounted. | |
Use a mirror to perform backups |
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metaonline command and the metaoffline commands to perform backups with mirrors. |