Re: tlug: Moving directories to a different disk

[Karl-Max Wagner <karlmax@example.com>]

> Put the two directories on /dev/sdb1 and than make symbolic links in
> your / directory.
> E.g:
> 
> mount /dev/sdb1 /vol
> ln -s /vol/home /home
> ln -s /vol/var /var
This sure is a satisfactory solution, but there is a much more
advanced one: when compiling your kernel select 

    Multiple devices driver support

and then either 

        Linear (append) mode

or

        RAID-0 (striping) mode

Linear mode is good for partitions of vastly differing sizes and
simply adds up partitions. RAID-0 put your partitions in tandem
and adds up throughput of your harddisks, however, requires
partitions of equal size.

This will allow you to squeeze the last bit out of your disk
conglomerate. Ideal if you have an assortment of older,
relatively small disks and want them to put to some sensible
use.

Read /usr/src/Linux/Documentation/Configure.help for more
information.

                               Karl-Max Wagner
                               karlmax@example.com
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