[libvirt-users] Using virsh blockcopy -- what's it supposed to accomplish?

[Gary R Hook]

On 12/23/14 2:08 PM, Eric Blake wrote:
> On 12/23/2014 11:35 AM, Gary R Hook wrote:
>> On 12/22/14 4:50 PM, Eric Blake wrote:
>>> On 12/22/2014 03:27 PM, Gary R Hook wrote:
>>>> I am experimenting with the blockcopy command, and after figuring out
>>>> how to integrate qemu-nbd, nbd-client and
>>>> dumpxml/undefine/blockcopy/define/et. al. I have one remaining question:
>>>>
>>>> What's the point?
>>>
>>> Among other uses, live storage migration.
>>
>> There is so very much to say here, but I will endeavor to be brief and
>> to the point.  Please note that I am working with libvirt 1.2.2, as
>> stated in my OP. And up front; I'm pretty sure I'm missing data points
>> and working from a position of ignorance and unreasonable expectation.
>
> Did you mean for this to go to the list?  Usually, having discussions
> like this in public archives will benefit more people, and allow others
> to chime in.
>
> https://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/want-help-dont-email-me-directly/


Dang, dang, dang, dang, dang.  Yes, of course I did. *sigh*.  Will 
resend to the list. Please ignore.

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Gary R Hook
Senior Kernel Engineer
NIMBOXX, Inc