Description of problem: The diskdumputils README has a lengthy section on formatting the device for diskdump use, including the following paragraph: When you see the above message but want to format them as dump-dedicated devices, follow the instructions below. First, disable the swap partition with swappoff, or unmount the partition with umount. Then, run the command below. # diskdumpfmt -f <device> Although this mentions using dump-dedicated devices, it leaves it unclear as to whether devices that are used for both swapping and dumping should also be formatted in this way (they shouldn't). This causes confusion & gives the impression that shared swap/dump devices don't work when in fact they are fine. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): diskdumputils-1.3.25-1 How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1. Read /usr/share/doc/diskdumputils-1.3.25/README Actual results: No exact steps for configuring shared devices are present, nor is there a clear comment that the diskdumpfmt step is not needed in this case. Expected results: Clear instructions for either case.
Created attachment 157883 [details] patch clarifying swap usage & fixing typo (swappoff)
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Hi Bryn, Thanks for your patch. I reviewed it and it looks good. I'll include this patch into new diskdumputils package. Thanks, Takao Indoh
MODIFIED: CVS Tag: diskdumputils-1_4_1-5 Packages can be found here: porkchop:/mnt/redhat/brewroot/packages/diskdumputils/1.4.1/5
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2008-0684.html