Debian Bug report logs - #918681
lvm2: initramfs-tools hook scripts don't properly setup lvmraid system at boot

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Package: lvm2; Maintainer for lvm2 is Debian LVM Team <[email protected]>; Source for lvm2 is src:lvm2 (PTS, buildd, popcon).

Reported by: Paul Wise <[email protected]>

Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 10:45:01 UTC

Severity: wishlist

Found in version lvm2/2.03.02-1

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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:08:41 +0800
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Subject: Re: A initramfs boot script that wait lvmraid become complete for
 root device
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From: gold holk <[email protected]>
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Sorry, a bug in script about prereq

gold holk 於 2023/3/19 14:01 寫道:
> Hey Paul and LVM team:
>
> I faced this issue and manage to write a initramfs-tool boot script to 
> fix this.
>
> Put the enclosure script in `/etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/local-top` 
> and run `update-initramfs -k all -u`, the initramfs boot stage will 
> run this script and wait for the root device becoming `complete` 
> status. If it does not complete in 2 minutes, it will stop waiting and 
> continue boot.
>
> To write or debug the initramfs script, the `initramfs-tools(7)` would 
> be helpful.
>
> As my realization, to fix this issue in lvm2 package, we should make 
> `/usr/share/initramfs-tools/scripts/local-top/lvm2` check the status 
> of the activated LV. Please tell me if I can help to merge my script 
> into the existing lvm2 initramfs script.
>
> I am new to debian community. This is the first time I write a 
> initramfs-script, though I am already experienced in normal  shell 
> script.
>
> I also asked and answered this issue on stack-exchange community; it 
> may be helpful if you want to know more details:
> tabopen 
> https://superuser.com/questions/1773241/raid-1-lv-partially-up-and-unable-to-repair-the-down-rimage-is-missing
>
> May the source be with you
>
-- 
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blog: http://gholk.github.io

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