Ubuntu Server Install With Software RAID

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Overview

The following article describes the installation of Ubuntu Server Edition with software RAID. It assumes a clean installation. It has been tested with Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper), but it should apply to other releases as well.

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Process

After configuring BIOS to boot from the CD-ROM, install Ubuntu Server Edition CD into the drive and begin booting process.
At the Ubuntu boot menu, select 'Install to Hard Disk'.
Choose Language, Location, Keyboard.
Choose network interface.
Enter hostname.
On Partition Disk screen, choose Manually Partition Disk.
Create the desired partition layout on all hard drives.
For partition settings, set "use as" as physical volume for RAID.
Ensure "Bootable Flag" is turned on.
Choose Configure "Software RAID".
Choose "Yes" on next screen to write changes to the storage devices and configure RAID.
Choose "Create MD Device".
Choose RAID type (i.e. RAID1).
Input number of active devices for the RAID array.
Choose number of spare devices.
Choose Active Devices for RAID array.
Continue creating MD devices as required, or choose finish to proceed.
Partition RAID devices as required.
Choose 'Finish partitioning and write changes to disk.'
Finish the Ubuntu installation.