Linux System Admin Training: Logical Volume Manager
Master the Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM) in this practical Linux System Admin training course. Learn to manage physical volumes, volume groups, and logical volumes while ensuring efficient storage management, data protection, and seamless migration of storage devices.
Last update: July 2024
Focus: Linux Courses
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online, self-paced
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This Linux System Admin training course will teach you:
- Physical Volumes: Learn how to create and manage physical volumes for logical storage.
- Logical Volumes: Master logical volume creation, management, and extensions for efficient data handling.
- Storage Migration: Migrate data between storage devices without downtime or data loss.
- LVM Abstraction: Understand how LVM creates abstraction layers between storage devices and file systems.
- Volume Groups: Explore volume group creation, extension, and their role in flexible storage.
- Mirrored Volumes: Protect data by creating mirrored logical volumes for redundancy.
- Real-time Extensions: Extend file systems without taking them offline, ensuring continuous accessibility.
Included in the Vim Course
45 Minutes of On-Demand Video
1 Cheat Sheet
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
14 Page Work Book
Suitable for the Following Careers
System Administrator
Linux Engineer
IT Support Specialist
DevOps Engineer
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSEIntroduction
Managing LVM
Creating Physical Volumes (PVs), Volume Groups (VGs), and Logical Volumes (LVs)
Preview
Extending Volume Groups and Logical Volumes
Preview
Mirroring Logical Volumes
Preview
Removing Logical Volumes, Physical Volumes, and Volume Groups
Preview
Migrating Data from One Storage Device to Another
Preview
Summary
Downloadable LVM Companion Workbook / Guide
Bonus Lecture Section: Get my other courses
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Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Basic understanding of the Linux command line interface (CLI).
Description of Linux System Admin Training: Logical Volume Manager Training
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM), designed for anyone looking to master storage management on Linux. You will learn the essentials of managing physical volumes, volume groups, and logical volumes while exploring the advantages of LVM’s abstraction layers for enhanced storage flexibility. You’ll also discover how to protect data using mirrored logical volumes and perform storage migrations seamlessly without any downtime.
By the end of this Linux System Admin training, you’ll know how to effectively extend file systems in real-time, utilize LVM tools to manage storage across various Linux distributions, and leverage LVM's advanced features for robust data management. This includes:
- Managing physical volumes, volume groups, and logical volumes
- Creating mirrored volumes for enhanced data protection
- Migrating storage devices without interrupting service
- Extending file systems in real-time
With practical exercises and a downloadable LVM companion workbook, you’ll have the tools to confidently manage storage on any Linux system.
Who Is This Course For
This course is ideal for system administrators, Linux enthusiasts, and IT professionals who need to manage storage devices and logical volumes on Linux systems.
Course Instructor
Jason Cannon
Jason began his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999, working with companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon.com. He has also served as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
Jason has extensive experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu, as well as personal projects using Debian, Slackware, and CrunchBang. In addition to Linux, he has supported proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris.
Passionate about teaching, Jason enjoys helping others harness the power of the Linux operating system. He is the author of "Linux for Beginners" and "Command Line Kung Fu."
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Testimonials
Jason P.
I covered the material in this course for work, and my boss was impressed. Highly recommended.
AuRhoeas
A very good course on LVM, very complete. All functionalities are clearly explained. The operations to replace a volume group (VG) are clear and directly usable. It's the best support of information about LVM that I've used.
Raju K.
Great explanation of Linux storage. Makes it so simple.
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