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Mastering Linux Storage Using LVM2

by Andrew Mallett

Many certification courses will help you with the basics of configuring LVM logical volumes and this course will show you the basics and advanced features of LVM so you are not left on your own.

What you'll learn

At the core of Linux storage subsystems is a thorough knowledge of configuring logical volumes to support different tasks. This course, Mastering Linux Storage Using LVM2, will show you how to configure more than just standard volumes. First, you’ll learn the basics of LVM volumes. Next, you’ll explore advanced volumes and using provisioning. Finally, you’ll discover how to make the best use of limited access to SSDs by configuring cache volumes in LVM2. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of Linux storage that will help you as you move forward to provide the most cost-effective storage solutions for your enterprise. This course is run on Ubuntu 18.04, but any recent Linux distribution will be sufficient.

Table of contents

Course Overview
1min
Understanding the Layered Storage Model of LVM2
13mins

About the author

Andrew is an all around Linux professional with in depth knowledge of the OS and this is supported with scripting in bash, perl, python and ruby and application development in C, C++ and Java. Having worked for many years in training, Andrew has developed automated course build systems after endless time wasted on Friday nights. The first build system he built was aptly named "Friday nights." This has inspired his interest in all things deployment related. He has authored training courses on M... more

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