Create a logical volume to store mventerprise data – HP Raining DataCorp. mvEnterprise User Manual

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2.3.1 Create a Logical Volume to Store mvEnterprise Data

As a first time user, you also need to create logical volumes within each
volume group to contain the AIX file systems where you store your
mvEnterprise data.

The following screens demonstrate the creation of a logical volume
named mvelv000 within the mvevg00 volume group. The logical
volume has a size of 800 megabytes and is not be striped.

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

Logical Volume Manager

. The

Logical Volume Manager

menu

displays.

4. Select

Logical Volumes

. The

Logical Volume

menu displays.

5. Select

Add a Logical Volume

. The

Add a Logical Volume

form

displays.

· At the

VOLUME GROUP name field

, press the List key to

display the currently existing volume groups.

· Select the appropriate volume group and press the Enter key to

confirm the choice.

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