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--- computing:storage:smeserver_add_disk [2012/04/22 20:36]
gcooper
+++ computing:storage:smeserver_add_disk [2014/09/19 13:39] (current)
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 :!: We also use this technique in virtualized server installations.  For example, if you create a VM using a single large virtual disk, you may easily get to a point where you can't snapshot it due to lack of free disk space.  Using this technique, you can temporarily disconnect the second large 'data' disk, take a snapshot, then reconnect the virtual disk when done.  Just one of the reasons why you should use (expensive) shared storage for your virtualization projects...
-Install the new disk in the SME Server while turned off, then boot it up.
+===== Installation =====
+Shut down the SME Server and physically install the new disk while turned off, then boot it back up.
 Partition the drive with one large partition.  Use a [[computing:storage:disk_partitioning|GPT partition table]] if the drive is over 2TB.
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 fdisk /dev/sdx                       # where x is your new drive
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+:!: Use EXT4 for SME Server version 9.
 Format the partition and mount it to a temporary location:
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 quotacheck -cug /home
-quotacheck quotaon -avug
+quotaon -avug
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