9.14.3. Create LVM Logical Volume
Text-mode installation only provides automatic partitioning for LVM volumes. If customization is required, use a kickstart, graphical, or vnc installation.
Logical Volume Management (LVM) presents a simple logical view of underlying physical storage space, such as hard drives or LUNs. Partitions on physical storage are represented as physical volumes that can be grouped together into volume groups. Each volume group can be divided into multiple logical volumes, each of which is analogous to a standard disk partition. Therefore, LVM logical volumes function as partitions that can span multiple physical disks.
To read more about LVM, refer to the Fedora System Administrators Guide. Note, LVM is only available in the graphical installation program.
To create a logical volume and add it to a new or existing volume group:
Click the Device Type dropdown menu and select LVM.
An additional dropdown menu will appear: Volume Group. The menu will display a newly-created volume group name, such as fedora. If this group and its default settings (no RAID level, automatic sizing) are acceptable, skip to step 5.
To edit the group, click
Modify to open the
Configure Volume Group dialog. Choose a name and select which disks will be included. Optionally, select a RAID level and a Sizing Policy (choose between
Automatic,
As large as possible, and
Fixed, to set the size manually). For information on RAID levels, refer to
Section 9.14.2, “ Create Software RAID ”.
Alternatively, click the dropdown menu and select Create a new volume group to add an additional group using the same dialog.
Click Save once the group is configured.
Click Update Settings to save your changes, and either continue with another partition or click Done to return to the Installation Summary Menu.
