Allocate a fixed-size LV from a volume group.
Section: LVM Basics
Create a logical volume by size
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sudo lvcreate -L 100G -n lvdata vgdataExplanation
Allocate a fixed-size LV from a volume group.
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Create a logical volume with remaining free space
Use all remaining free extents in the VG.
Initialize a physical volume
Prepare a partition or whole device for LVM use.
Display physical volume details
Verbose physical volume information including UUID and extents.