Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

A Practical Guide to Volume Management

Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is a powerful storage management solution for Linux systems, offering flexibility and scalability for managing disk storage. Unlike traditional partitioning, LVM abstracts physical storage devices into logical volumes, making it easier to resize, extend, and manage disk space as needs evolve.

Key Concepts of LVM

Physical Volumes (PVs)

Physical Volumes are the building blocks of LVM. They represent physical storage devices such as hard disks, SSDs, or RAID arrays. Before adding a device to LVM, it must be initialized as a PV.

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