Create lvm step by step

 Create LVM




In this example /dev/sdc is used which is 3G




Step 1: Creating physical volume (pv)

  • Command to create pv is  "pvcreate /dev/sdc"



  • Command to verify the pv is "pvs"






Step 2: Creating volume group (vg)

  • Command to create vg is "vgcreate <vgname> </dev/sdc>"



  • Command to verify the vg is "vgs"






Step 3: Creating  logical volume (lv)

  • Command to create lv is "lvcreate -n <lvname> -L 1G  <vgname>"

-n specify the logical volume

-L absolute value



  • Command to verify the "lvs"





After creating lv thats how its looks










Step 4: Create file system using xfs or ext4,ext3
Create file system on lvm using xfs or ext








Step 5: Mount persistently in /etc/fstab

In /etc/fstab entry will be like 
</dev/datavg/datalv>   </mnt/datalvm>  <xfs> defaults 0 0




Follow this link to know about whats is lvm & why we create it:

https://linuxgeekseasywords.blogspot.com/2022/09/what-is-logical-volume-manager-lvm-and.html

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  1. Muchas Gracias! As a beginner, I appreciate how clear and
    straight to the point Thumbs up👍🏻

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