Archive for the ‘code’ Category
Using LVM snapshots as backups
I’ve written a script to rotate multiple snapshots of a logical volume in Linux’s LVM as a backup mechanism. The script is meant to be run via crond and (forcibly) removes the oldest snapshot and creates a new one. It can also monitor usage of the available snapshots. Call the script with the option –help [...]
Dipping my toes in the Xen pool
In my previous home setup I had two physical computers, one acting as my firewall and one acting as a DMZ system. Within the DMZ system there was no separation of functionalities and the need for slightly better hardware was starting to get apparent. Combine that with the need for consolidation to cut on electricity [...]