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Solaris Raid Level and Array Type Primer

Updated 6 Dec 2000 Read time 6 min(s) 37 sec(s) (599 visits).

A simple article highligting the raid levels and arry types available for the Solaris operating system

Updated 5 Apr 2012 Read time 1 min 13 sec(s) (495 visits).

How do we know how is a storage device mapped to local device? Simple checkout /etc/path_to_inst.

Updated 7 Jun 2008 Read time 2 min(s) 28 sec(s) (3014 visits).

Having a large number of disks can be a challange for sysadmins. By giving each disk a volume name may make it easier.

Updated 5 Nov 2008 Read time 2 min(s) 39 sec(s) (2349 visits).

Inodes store information on files such as user and group ownership, access mode (read, write, execute permissions) and type of file.

Updated 21 May 2009 Read time 2 min(s) 12 sec(s) (2912 visits).

Distinguishing between a failed disk and a failing disk may save you time when you need to replace it.

Updated 30 Jul 2003 Read time 2 min(s) 47 sec(s) (3027 visits).

An entry on the Solaris /etc/vfstab file has seven fields, which are described in the following table.

Updated 29 Mar 1999 Read time 1 min 9 sec(s) (3234 visits).

Overwriting a disk with the format command is usually enough for most purposes, because it greatly reduces the chance that any data can be recovered.

Updated 4 Jun 2010 Read time 45 sec(s) (2367 visits).

Have you ever got into a situation where you can't install a new system as you forgot to change the disk label from EFI prior to install?