iMac Late '09 adding internal 128g SSD to 2TB HDD, how to configure?

[MrTk]

I'd like some opinions on how to best configure the SSD for boot speed and use? I plan on installing Mavericks new to the SSD and moving all my apps from the HDD over to the SSD, via the migration assistant. I will then create all my existing HDD users (4)as new users on the SSD, so I don't carry over any older folders not in use. I'd then move all the users documents, etc. Finally, create a shared folder on the HDD where I put iTunes, Pictures (for iPhoto) and my movies for shared use. That is where 90% of my data is (iMovies and photos). So that will sit on the HDD in the shared folder.

Does anyone see a better configuration to take advantage of the SSD speed? I feel a new install on the SSD is better than using migration assistant. I will only use that to migrate apps from HDD to SDD.

Thoughts?

 

[MrTk]

SSD hard drive arrives today. Anyone have an opinion on the matter before I go at it on my own?

 

[ssls6]

Sharing one iTunes library seems a bit dangerous but beyond that, seems like a good plan to me.

I have Sys/Apps/Users on my SSD
I keep /iTunes/Media, large installers/programs, temp video conversion queues on my HDD


I don't have multiple users and if I did, I would have them keep separate iTunes libraries but that's just me.

 

[satcomer]

SSD hard drive arrives today. Anyone have an opinion on the matter before I go at it on my own?

If you want to make a Fusion drive (after you backup your current system) follow the steps for 10.9 fusion DIY instructions in the thread post by Dark Dragoon Make a Fusion Drive for 10.9.

Plus to move iTunes to a different drive that your startup drive see the article How to move an iTunes library to an external drive.