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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