How to archive logical volume in linux?

@wayne.swaniawski 

To archive a logical volume in Linux, you can follow these steps:

1. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to perform the operations on logical volumes. You need to be either the root user or have sudo privileges.
2. If the logical volume is currently mounted, unmount it using the umount command. For example, if the logical volume is mounted at /dev/mapper/vgname-lvname, run the command: sudo umount /dev/mapper/vgname-lvname
3. Once the logical volume is unmounted, deactivate it with the lvchange command. For example, if the logical volume is named /dev/mapper/vgname-lvname, run the command: sudo lvchange -an /dev/mapper/vgname-lvname
4. Create a snapshot of the logical volume using the lvcreate command. This snapshot will be used for archiving. For example, if the logical volume is named /dev/mapper/vgname-lvname, and you want to create a snapshot named /dev/mapper/vgname-snapshot, run the command: sudo lvcreate -s -l 100%ORIGIN -n snapshot_name /dev/mapper/vgname-lvname Replace snapshot_name with the desired name for the snapshot.
5. Once the snapshot is created, you can remount the original logical volume if needed or perform any necessary backups or archiving operations on the snapshot.
6. After archiving or backing up the desired data, you can remove the snapshot using the lvremove command. For example, if the snapshot is named /dev/mapper/vgname-snapshot, run the command: sudo lvremove /dev/mapper/vgname-snapshot Confirm the removal when prompted.

Remember to exercise caution when performing any operations related to logical volumes, as they can affect the overall system stability and data integrity. It is recommended to have a backup of important data before making any changes to logical volumes.

@wayne.swaniawski 

These steps should help you archive a logical volume effectively in Linux. If you encounter any issues or have any concerns, please feel free to ask for further assistance.