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.

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Category: Linux

Pages: 307

Language: English

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DSIN: TL8TCPXEZ8Q1

About This Book

# Linux Disk Partitioning and LVM: A Comprehensive Guide to Storage Management **Transform your Linux storage management skills from basic to expert level with this comprehensive hands-on guide** Linux storage management is one of the most critical yet often misunderstood aspects of system administration. This book provides a complete roadmap for mastering disk partitioning, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), and filesystem management in Linux environments. ## What Makes This Book Essential Written by experienced Linux administrators for real-world scenarios, this guide bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation. You'll learn not just how to execute commands, but understand the underlying principles that make Linux storage management so powerful and flexible. ## Complete Coverage from Basics to Advanced Starting with fundamental storage concepts, the book progressively builds your expertise through traditional partitioning schemes before diving deep into LVM's advanced capabilities. Each chapter includes practical examples, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises that reinforce learning. ## Practical Focus on Real-World Challenges The book addresses common challenges Linux administrators face daily: expanding filesystems without downtime, implementing backup strategies with LVM snapshots, integrating RAID configurations, and automating storage management tasks. Every technique is tested in production environments and explained with clear, actionable guidance. ## Comprehensive Reference Material Beyond the core chapters, extensive appendices provide quick-reference materials, automation scripts, and laboratory exercises. Whether you're implementing a new storage solution or troubleshooting an existing one, this book serves as both learning resource and practical reference. ## Industry-Tested Techniques All methods and best practices included in this book have been validated in enterprise environments across physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud instances. The techniques scale from single-server deployments to complex multi-disk configurations. This book is your complete guide to mastering Linux storage management, providing the knowledge and confidence needed to handle any storage challenge in modern Linux environments.

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

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Introduction to Storage Management in Linux | 22 | | 2 | Understanding Disks and Partitions | 37 | | 3 | Creating and Managing Partitions | 53 | | 4 | Filesystems in Linux | 73 | | 5 | Introduction to LVM (Logical Volume Manager) | 87 | | 6 | Setting Up LVM from Scratch | 103 | | 7 | Managing LVM Volumes | 120 | | 8 | Snapshots and LVM Backup Strategies | 137 | | 9 | LVM with RAID and Multiple Disks | 152 | | 10 | Automating Mounts and Boot-time Storage | 168 | | 11 | Troubleshooting Disk and LVM Issues | 184 | | 12 | Advanced Topics and Best Practices | 199 | | App | Storage terminology cheat sheet | 216 | | App | Sample scripts for storage automation | 231 | | App | Comparison of filesystems and use cases | 258 | | App | Lab exercises | 274 | | App | Best practices checklist for disk and LVM management | 294 |

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
PDF
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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