tribalmor.blogg.se - How to reallocate disk space

Note: Before you increase disk space ensure you have cleaned up the existing filesystem. Note: Many of the resizing options are RISKY and can leave the VM in an unbootable state or corrupt data.

Resize the filesystem on the logical volume so that it uses the new space.

Extend the size of the volume group so that it uses the new space.

Use free space in the datastore in order to increase space for the VM.

Check to see if there is available space in the datastore.

Check to see if unallocated space is available in the volume group.

Determine where you need to add space and decide how much.

On top of this is stacked a Volume Manager followed by a filesystem which is what is typically used.įor a Linux VM, these steps are required in order to increase the size of a filesystem: Linux (and Linux VMs) are installed on hard disks, whether real or virtual. This document describes how to add disk space to Linux Virtual Machines (VMs).