> i have two 80GB hdd"s . Now i want a make two hdd"s to a single partiotion > how can i made it any option in redhat linux 7.3 You have one or more HDDs, each with their own separate space. You want to map these HDD spaces to one or more logical spaces. Probably the most practical ways to do this will involve (software) RAID and/or LVM. There are a variety of different approaches depending on what you are trying to achieve. You might want to try reading these first: The Software-RAID HOWTO http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Software-RAID-HOWTO.html Logical Volume Manager HOWTO http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/index.html If you have a question, remember post your message in plain text if possible. Bill The contents of this e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this e-mail and you are not a named addressee, please inform us as soon as possible on +44 118 901 2999 and then delete the e-mail from your system. If you are not a named addressee you must not copy, use, disclose, distribute, print or rely on this e-mail. Any views expressed in this e-mail or any attachments may not necessarily reflect those of Tao's management. Although we routinely screen for viruses, addressees should scan this e-mail and any attachments for viruses. Tao makes no representation or warranty as to the absence of viruses in this e-mail or any attachments. Please note that for the protection of our business, we may monitor and read e-mails sent to and from our server(s). _______________________________________________ linux-lvm mailing list linux-lvm@sistina.com http://lists.sistina.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-lvm read the LVM HOW-TO at http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/