Re: The case against LVM

[Timothy Murphy <tim birdsnest maths tcd ie>]

Terry Polzin wrote:

>> I've been using LVM on one computer for some time,
>> without any real problems.
>>
>> However, I've decided that it causes unnecessary complications,
>> as some applications do not seem to accept the LVM devices,
>> while I don't find any real advantages to compensate.

>> I wonder if that is the general experience?

> Definitely an asset when connected to a SAN.

Why, as a matter of interest?


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