i need to upgrade a disk
Lowell Gilbert
freebsd-questions-local at be-well.ilk.org
Tue Nov 7 15:07:49 UTC 2006
Jonathan Horne <freebsd at 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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