Mounting the file system – HP Raining DataCorp. mvEnterprise User Manual

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2.3.3 Mounting the File System

The newly created file system must be mounted before it can be used.
The mounting process associates a file system with a directory, so that
changing to the directory (via the AIX cd command) allows access to the
file system after it has been mounted.

1. Type

smit from an AIX command shell. The System Management

menu displays.

2. Select

System Storage Management (Physical & Logical Storage).

The

System Storage Management

menu displays.

3. Select

File Systems

. The

File Systems

menu displays.

4. Select

Mount a File System

. The

Mount a File System

form displays.

5. Select

FILE SYSTEM

name, then press the List key to display the

existing file systems. Select the appropriate name and press Enter.

6. Select

the

DIRECTORY over which to mount

field, then press the

List key to display a window containing directories. Select the
appropriate name and press Enter.

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