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Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 08:45:47 +0100
Subject: Re: [linux-lvm] Pvmove question
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On Fri, Aug 24, 2001 at 12:31:18AM +0200, Jean-Eric Cuendet wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I have a pvmove question:
> In the man page, it's said to be careful with pvmove if you use it while
> LVM is in use.
> I don't really understand what is dangerous and what is safe...

pvmove on a mounted (or otherwise in use) LV might cause curruption of
your data.

> 
> Could you give me details? Is it safe to do if no LV is mounted?

y

 Or if
> vgchange -an is run?

y

- Joe