How to create metadb when there is no free slice


 
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Old 01-07-2009
How to create metadb when there is no free slice

Hi All,

I have to do disk mirroring, for that I have to create a metadb as disk mirroring have to do with SVM. However I do not have any slice free for metadb.

What are the options? Please suggest
# 2  
Old 01-07-2009
I believe you can put a metadb on an existing slice... there may be some restrictions with regards to some slices though.
# 3  
Old 01-07-2009
are all slices used or is simply no space left to asign it to a slice?
# 4  
Old 01-07-2009
first examine if any free space left: prtvtoc /dev/rdsk/cxtxdxsx.

if none left, borrrow some from swap partion, it needs to recreate swap partion
# 5  
Old 01-08-2009
Space is available on slices, however I do not have any free slice which I can dedicate it only for metadb.

Kindly suggest me some thing where in I can use some the slice for metadb and also I can use it for other work I mean I should be in position to mount and work on..
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