Linux Disk Partitioning and LVM
A Hands-On Guide to Managing Storage with Partitions, LVM, and Filesystems
Master Linux storage management with hands-on guidance covering disk partitioning, LVM configuration, filesystem management, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master Linux storage management with hands-on guidance covering disk partitioning, LVM configuration, filesystem management, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Key Topics Covered
- Linux storage architecture
- Disk partitioning with fdisk and parted
- Filesystem creation and management
- LVM physical volumes and volume groups
- Logical volume creation and management
- LVM snapshots and backup strategies
- RAID integration with LVM
- Storage automation and scripting
- Boot-time storage configuration
- Storage troubleshooting methodologies
- Enterprise storage best practices
- Multi-disk storage configurations
Who Should Read This Book
Linux system administrators, DevOps engineers, Cloud infrastructure engineers, IT professionals managing Linux servers, Students learning Linux administration, Technical professionals transitioning to Linux environments
Prerequisites
Basic Linux command-line familiarity, Understanding of file and directory concepts, Elementary system administration knowledge, Access to Linux system for practice
Table of Contents
About This Publication
This comprehensive guide to Linux storage management is designed to take you from basic disk concepts to advanced LVM configurations through a structured, hands-on approach. You'll master the complete Linux storage stack, learning to make informed decisions about partitioning schemes, filesystem selection, and storage architecture. The book emphasizes practical skills that directly apply to real-world scenarios. You'll learn to expand storage without downtime, implement robust backup strategies using LVM snapshots, integrate RAID configurations for redundancy, and automate storage management tasks for consistent, reliable operations. Each chapter builds upon previous knowledge while maintaining accessibility for readers who need to reference specific topics independently. The extensive practical exercises and automation scripts ensure you can immediately apply what you learn in your own Linux environments. By completing this book, you'll have the expertise to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated Linux storage solutions that meet both current needs and future growth requirements.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 1.7 MB
- Chapters
- 12
- Exercises
- 149
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 18-20
Special Features
• **Hands-on approach** with practical examples and real-world scenarios • **Progressive learning structure** from basic concepts to advanced techniques • **Comprehensive reference materials** including command quick-reference guides • **Automation scripts** for consistent storage management operations • **Laboratory exercises** with step-by-step instructions for safe practice • **Troubleshooting guides** for common storage issues and their solutions • **Best practices checklists** for enterprise-grade storage management • **Multi-environment applicability** covering physical, virtual, and cloud systems • **Production-tested techniques** validated in enterprise environments • **Complete coverage** of both traditional partitioning and modern LVM approaches
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