Reduce LVM Logical Volume

Check Volume Status

Before starting to reduce a logical volume, it is always good to check the LVM volume status for available free space and label for correct LVM volume.

Reduce Logical Volume

Now that you had confirms the information, you may extend it using lvextend command. The command pattern is as follows:

$ lvreduce -L -<size> -r /dev/<path/to/logical/volume>

Example:

$ lvextend -L -10G -r /dev/lvmVG01/localstore_root

That's all about reducing logical volume.