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Using the LVM utility system-config-lvm
Figure 9.15. Logical View Window
On the left side column, you can select the individual logical volumes in the volume group to view
more details about each. In this example the objective is to rename the logical volume name for
'LogVol03' to 'Swap'. To perform this operation select the respective logical volume and click on the
Edit Properties button. This will display the Edit Logical Volume window from which you can modify
the Logical volume name, size (in extents) and also use the remaining space available in a logical
volume group. The figure below illustrates this.
Please note that this logical volume cannot be changed in size as there is currently no free space
Figure 9.31,
in the volume group. If there was remaining space, this option would be enabled (see
volume"). Click on the OK button to save your changes (this will remount the volume).
"Edit logical
To cancel your changes click on the Cancel button. To revert to the last snapshot settings click on
the Revert button. A snapshot can be created by clicking on the Create Snapshot button on the
LVM utility window. If the selected logical volume is in use by the system (for example) the / (root)
directory, this task will not be successful as the volume cannot be unmounted.
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