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Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

Learn the most important LVM concepts and Linux LVM Commands in this to-the-point course on the Logical Volume Manager.

Created byJason Cannon
BeginnerUpdated Apr 24, 2023
Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand LVM abstraction layers.
check_circleCreate and manage Physical Volumes.
check_circleConfigure and extend Volume Groups.
check_circleCreate and extend Logical Volumes.
check_circleExtend LVM file systems online.
check_circleCreate mirrored logical volumes.

About This Course

In this course on the Linux Logical Volume Manager you'll learn:

  • Exactly what LVM is and when to use it.
  • How LVM creates layers of abstraction between storage devices and file systems and how to use that to your maximum benefit.
  • The details of how to create and manage Physical Volumes, Volume Groups, and Logical Volumes.
  • How easy it is to extend file systems while keeping the existing data online and completely accessible during the entire process.
  • How to create mirrored logical volumes to protect your data against single points of failure.
  • How to migrate data from one storage device to another, without taking any downtime whatsoever.
  • And more...

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly get up to speed on the Linux Logical Volume Manager. Also, this course applies to any Linux distribution as the Linux LVM commands are the same on all Linux distros. Ubuntu Red Hat Enterprise Linux / RHEL CentOS Debian SUSE And all others.

This course also includes a 14-page LVM Workbook that contains all the examples and commands demonstrated in the course. You can use it as your personal LVM cheat sheet.

This course was created by Jason Cannon. He's taught thousands of people just like you, valuable, in-demand Linux skills. He's created many highly-rated Linux courses and even written several best-selling books on the subject, too. In this course, he shares the most important things that allow you to quickly understand and use LVM.

If you're ready to finally tackle LVM, enroll now!

Your Instructor

Jason Cannon
Jason Cannon
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Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since then, he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Jason has professional experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects, including Debian, Slackware, Arch Linux, CrunchBang, Raspberry Pi OS, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris. He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system. He is also the author of the books "Linux for Beginners," "Command Line Kung Fu," and "Docker: A Project-Based Approach to Learning."

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