Linux LVM, RAID, and Encryption Cheat Sheet/Create a logical volume with remaining free space

Use all remaining free extents in the VG.

Section: LVM Basics

Create a logical volume with remaining free space

bash
bash
sudo lvcreate -l 100%FREE -n lvdata vgdata
Explanation

Use all remaining free extents in the VG.

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