Symlink Question

From: KP (newbie_at_linuxnewbieblog.com)
Date: 03/12/05

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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 01:38:02 +0100

    Hello All,

    My /var file system will run out of space soon because of the database, I want to make a directory in /home (lots of space) and link it with /var/db. I want to know:

    1. Should I use hard link or soft link for this case?
    2. How to link it automatically upon reboot?
    3. Any other issues should I concern?

    Thanks in advance!

    KP
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