[mythtv-users] Backup LVM group (kinda OT)

[mythtv-users at fastdruid.co.uk]

Jim asked:

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>There is no way to format the other partitions without wiping out the LVM
group is there?

Yes, not a problem, just format the partitions you want to use and leave the
LVM group, copy the /etc/fstab (hard copy probably a good idea) and then (if
your flavour doesn't automatically recognise it and automatically add it)
re-add the relevent details to the fstab again.

Don't forget to ensure that you've installed the relevent filesystem, for
example ISTR fedora needs to be passed a boot option on install to use xfs
(obviously possible to install later but easiest on install).

FWIW All I had to do (on SuSE 10, upgrading from SuSE 9.1) was to set the
mount point.

HTH

Druid