I always newfs a new disk, mount it async on /altroot, and use
cd /<local_fs>
mkdir -p /altroot/<local_fs>
tar cfl - . | (cd /altroot/<local_fs> && tar xpf -)
I make sure I do a MAKDEV all in /altroot/dev
and I make sure I do a disklabel -B on the new
disk.
It's pretty simple.
On Sat, 7 Jul 2001, Jeff Mohler wrote:
> I need to upgrade to a new HD now that the current one
> has shows some reliability issues..and Im polling for
> what is the best method to do so.
>
> Do not have a tape drive..but if thats the only
> solution..one could be gained, but Im sure there might
> be an easier way.
>
> Comments?
>
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