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Subject: Re: gmirror 6.2 -> 7.1
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> Hello everyone,
>
> Do you think the following way to upgrade gmirror 6.2 -> 7.1 is safe for the 
> average person?

yes


> 1. Backup
> 2. Remove one of the two SCSI HDDs from the gmirror
> 3. Install 7.1 on the removed HDD
> 4. Instruct the boot loader to boot from the 7.1 HDD
> 5. Reboot
> 6. Copy data
> 7. Clean the 6.2 HDD
> 8. Apply gmirror on 7.1 and add the former 6.2 HDD
>
> Thank you,
> Iv
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