Logical Volume Management (LVM)

Logical Volume Management (LVM) is a Linux based storage space management program capable of managing multiple devices under a single interfacing volume called logical volume. It has very powerful features like snapshot, backup and flexible resizing capabilities. In this section, it consolidated all the guides based on purposes for future references.

Prerequisites

Before creating a brand new LVM volume, it is duly noted that one may create encrypted partition to protect the data at rest. Therefore, you should consider reading the following section just in case you begin to create LVM volume section.

Operations

This section covers all the operations for using LVM.

Creating LVM Volumes

For creating both physical and logical LVM volumes types.


Modify LVM Volumes

For modifying like reduce/extend both physical and logical LVM volumes types.


Operating LVM Volumes

For common operations like mounting/unmounting.


Get LVM Volumes Status

For querying status of an LVM volume.

That's all for LVM management.