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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