Re: Partition table instead of LVM inside a LUKS container

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 18:04:58 CET, Mistave wrote:
> On 2/25/24 16:36, Brian J. Murrell wrote:
> > So while I cannot comment on any experience with using partitions
> > inside of a LUKS container, I just couldn't imagine not using LVM.
> > 
> > What is your hesitance to using LVM?
> > 
> 
> I'm only asking for opinions in my quest to learn new things about the
> secluded parts of Linux. My "hesitance" was initially that I wanted to
> remove another layer of complexity and use something simpler than LVM...
> that is assuming the partition layout is performed at system setup and will
> remain static for the lifetime of the device.
> 
> Also, I'm not sure, if GPT partitions are as antiqued as you're making them
> sound like.
> 
> Best regards.

Here is my take: I never use LVM, since I consider it
much more of a problem than a solution. Except for some
automation that tries to do everything the same way, I
do not see any use for LVM at all. 

What I do is partition the basic devive (and no, GPT is 
in no way outdated), and then put LUKS containers
into one or more partitions and filesystems directly
on top of that. Quite enought flexibility for a manual
set-up and if something goes wrong, you actually have a 
resonable chance of fixing things.

Alsaus remember KISS is the very basis of all reliable, 
secure and save design. Do not use a mechanism unless
you really need it. Avoid complexity at all cost. 

Regards,
Arno

 

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