Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Course
Learn the most important LVM concepts and Linux LVM Commands in this to-the-point course on the Logical Volume Manager
Updated on Jun, 2025
Language - English
IT and Software ,Operating Systems and Servers,Linux
Lectures -10
Resources -1
Duration -39 mins
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Course Description
In this course on the Linux Logical Volume Manager you'll learn:
- Exactly what LVM is and when to use it.
- How LVM creates layers of abstraction between storage devices and file systems and how to use that to your maximum benefit.
- The details of how to create and manage Physical Volumes, Volume Groups, and Logical Volumes.
- How easy it is to extend file systems while keeping the existing data online and completely accessible during the entire process.
- How to create mirrored logical volumes to protect your data against single points of failure.
- How to migrate data from one storage device to another, without taking any downtime whatsoever.
- And more...
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly get up to speed on the Linux Logical Volume Manager.
Also, this course applies to any Linux distribution as the Linux LVM commands are the same on all Linux distros.
- Ubuntu
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux / RHEL
- CentOS
- Debian
- SUSE
- And all others.
This course also includes a 14-page LVM Workbook that contains all the examples and commands demonstrated in the course. You can use it as your personal LVM cheat sheet.
This course was created by Jason Cannon. He's taught thousands of people just like you, valuable, in-demand Linux skills. He's created many highly-rated Linux courses and even written several best-selling books on the subject, too. In this course, he shares the most important things that allow you to quickly understand and use LVM.
If you're ready to finally tackle LVM, enroll now!
Who this course is for?
- Anyone who wants to manage logical volumes, disks, or other storage devices on Linux operating systems.
Goals
- Manage Logical Volumes using LVM on Linux systems and servers.
Prerequisites
- A basic understanding of the Linux command line interface (CLI).
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction
2 Lectures
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Introduction to the Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
02:51
02:51
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Layers of Abstraction in LVM
02:06
02:06
Managing LVM
5 Lectures
Summary
1 Lectures
Downloadable LVM Companion Workbook / Guide
1 Lectures
Instructor Details
Jason Cannon
Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since then, he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
Jason has professional experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects, including Debian, Slackware, Arch Linux, CrunchBang, Raspberry Pi OS, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris.
He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system. He is also the author of the books "Linux for Beginners," "Command Line Kung Fu," and "Docker: A Project-Based Approach to Learning."
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