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Re: [Xen-users] Use image storage vs block storage

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Subject: Re: [Xen-users] Use image storage vs block storage
From: Bart Coninckx <bart.coninckx@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:55:14 +0200
Cc: Bruno Steven <aspenbr@xxxxxxxxx>
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On Thursday 08 July 2010 15:09:39 Bruno Steven wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have doubt about diference between use the image for storage virtual
> machine vs storage in blocks using lvm ,  what difference ? What have
> better performance?
> 


block devices are faster. I personally don't see the added value of image 
files: with "dd" you can create them anytime you wish.

B.

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