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This page explains the process of configuring disks and volume configuration after a Tranzman Appliance installation.
 
 
After installation, the appliance will most likely only have one disk '''"sda"''' so we need to add more disks / volumes as stated in the '''"Planning and Sizing"''' section. This section assumes that a Tranzman Virtual Appliance is being used.
 
 
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===Step 1===
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Add 5 extra Hard Disks to the VA under the VMWare host. For recomended sizes please refer to '''Step 14''' on section [[Install VA]].
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===Step 2===
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  <h1 style="border-bottom:none; font-size:2.5em; font-weight:bold; text-align:center;">Configuring Disks & Volumes After Tranzman Appliance Installation</h1>
Make sure that the system can see the new disks.
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    After installing the Tranzman Appliance, disk and volume configuration is required.<br>
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     The OS disk uses the smaller partition, while the larger partition (default 500GB) is used for data staging during migration.<br>
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     This staging area temporarily stores converted images and transient data.
> config
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> storage
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> show-available-disks
 
sdf    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:5:0|VMware|Virtual disk|10G|N|UNKNOWN
 
sde    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:4:0|VMware|Virtual disk|10G|N|UNKNOWN
 
sdd    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:3:0|VMware|Virtual disk|2G|N|UNKNOWN
 
sdc    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:2:0|VMware|Virtual disk|16G|N|UNKNOWN
 
sdb    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:1:0|VMware|Virtual disk|50G|N|UNKNOWN
 
sda    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:0:0|VMware|Virtual disk|3G|Y|PARTITIONED
 
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===Step 3===
 
Invoke the command '''"configure ?"''' to show a description of the volumes the need to be created.
 
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> configure
 
 
 
<nowiki>configure <log> <data> <db> <swap> <store>
 
 
 
Configure disks
 
 
 
  log    log device (sdb sdc etc)
 
  data    data device (sdb sdc etc)
 
  db      database device (sdb sdc etc)
 
  swap    swap device (sdb sdc etc)
 
  store   datastore device (sdb sdc etc)</nowiki>
 
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So an example of the command would be;
 
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> configure sdd sdb sde sdc sdf
 
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===Step 4===
 
Once the previous step has completed successfully, use "show-all-disks" once again to display the final formatting.
 
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> show-all-disks
 
sdf     pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:5:0|VMware|Virtual disk|10G|Y|datastore
 
sde    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:4:0|VMware|Virtual disk|10G|Y|database
 
sdd    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:3:0|VMware|Virtual disk|2G|Y|logs
 
sdc    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:2:0|VMware|Virtual disk|16G|N|UNKNOWN
 
sdb     pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:1:0|VMware|Virtual disk|50G|Y|data
 
sda    pci-0000:00:10.0-scsi-0:0:0:0|VMware|Virtual disk|3G|Y|PARTITIONED
 
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'''Note:'''The '''SWAP''' partition will show up as '''UNKNOWN''' but this is perfectly fine.
 
  
Use '''"return"''' to go back one menu on the Appliance.
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    <h2 style="border-bottom:2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom:0.5rem; font-size:1.5em;">Volume Configuration Steps</h2>
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      <li>
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        On the <b>Volumes</b> page, the disk added for staging (e.g., <b>sdb</b>) will be listed.<br>
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        Select the disk and click <b>Configure</b>.<br>
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        <div style="display:inline-block; box-shadow:5px 5px 10px grey; margin:1em 0;">[[File:Volumes1.JPG |700px]]</div>
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      </li>
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        A new window will appear, allowing you to set the size of each partition.<br>
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        In most cases, the default values are recommended.<br>
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        After making changes, click <b>Commit</b>.<br>
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        <div style="display:inline-block; box-shadow:5px 5px 10px grey; margin:1em 0;">[[File:Volumes2.JPG |700px]]</div>
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      </li>
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        The appliance will configure the disk with the selected partition sizes and redirect you to the <b>Network Configuration</b> page.<br>
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        Continue with network setup as prompted.
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      <p>🛈 <i>Default partition sizes are suitable for most environments. Adjust only if specific requirements exist.</i></p>
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Use this link to go back to the main [[Configuration]] Page.
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 12 September 2025



Configuring Disks & Volumes After Tranzman Appliance Installation

After installing the Tranzman Appliance, disk and volume configuration is required.
The OS disk uses the smaller partition, while the larger partition (default 500GB) is used for data staging during migration.
This staging area temporarily stores converted images and transient data.

Volume Configuration Steps

  1. On the Volumes page, the disk added for staging (e.g., sdb) will be listed.
    Select the disk and click Configure.
    Volumes1.JPG
  2. A new window will appear, allowing you to set the size of each partition.
    In most cases, the default values are recommended.
    After making changes, click Commit.
    Volumes2.JPG
  3. The appliance will configure the disk with the selected partition sizes and redirect you to the Network Configuration page.
    Continue with network setup as prompted.

🛈 Default partition sizes are suitable for most environments. Adjust only if specific requirements exist.

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