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Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

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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.

updated on icon Updated on Sep, 2023

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Course Description

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!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to manage logical volumes, disks, or other storage devices on Linux operating systems.

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

  • Manage Logical Volumes using LVM on Linux systems and servers.

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

  • A basic understanding of the Linux command line interface (CLI).
Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Introduction
2 Lectures
  • play icon Introduction to the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) 02:51 02:51
  • play icon Layers of Abstraction in LVM 02:06 02:06
Managing LVM
5 Lectures
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Summary
1 Lectures
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Downloadable LVM Companion Workbook / Guide
1 Lectures
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Instructor Details

Jason Cannon

Jason Cannon

Professional system administrator, consultant, and author.

Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since that time he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon.com. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Jason has professional experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects including Debian, Slackware, CrunchBang, 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" and "Command Line Kung Fu."

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