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1 files changed, 11 insertions, 1 deletions
diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/partman-lvm.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/partman-lvm.xml index 89b32b958..0f320ba21 100644 --- a/en/using-d-i/modules/partman-lvm.xml +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/partman-lvm.xml @@ -41,7 +41,17 @@ to be used as physical volumes for LVM. This is done in the <menuchoice> <guimenu>Use as:</guimenu> <guimenuitem>physical volume for LVM</guimenuitem> </menuchoice>. -</para><para> +</para><warning><para> + +Be aware: the new LVM setup will destroy all data on all partitions marked with +an LVM type code. So, if you already have an LVM on some of your disks, and +want to install Debian additionally to that machine, the old (already existing) +LVM will be wiped out! The same counts for partitions, which are (for any +reason) misleadingly marked with an LVM type code, but contain something +different (like an encrypted volume). You need to remove such disks from the +system, before performing a new LVM setup! + +</para></warning><para> When you return to the main <command>partman</command> screen, you will see a new option <guimenuitem>Configure the Logical Volume Manager</guimenuitem>. |