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diff --git a/rescue/virt-rescue.pod b/rescue/virt-rescue.pod index 9863e44a..8f9b64d0 100755 --- a/rescue/virt-rescue.pod +++ b/rescue/virt-rescue.pod @@ -101,6 +101,9 @@ want to partition that file (although we would recommend using L<guestfish(1)> instead as it is more suitable for this purpose). You can even use virt-rescue on things like SD cards. +You can get virt-rescue to give you scratch disk(s) to play with. +This is useful for testing out Linux utilities (see I<--scratch>). + Virt-rescue does not require root. You only need to run it as root if you need root to open the disk image. @@ -198,6 +201,18 @@ don't need write access to the disk. See also L<guestfish(1)/OPENING DISKS FOR READ AND WRITE>. +=item B<--scratch> + +=item B<--scratch=N> + +The I<--scratch> option adds a large scratch disk to the rescue +appliance. I<--scratch=N> adds C<N> scratch disks. The scratch +disk(s) are deleted automatically when virt-rescue exits. + +You can also mix I<-a>, I<-d> and I<--scratch> options. The scratch +disk(s) are added to the appliance in the order they appear on the +command line. + =item B<--selinux> Enable SELinux in the rescue appliance. You should read |