What does LVM mean in MANAGEMENT

Logical Volume Management (LVM) is a technology that allows users to manage logical storage volumes on their computer systems. With LVM, users can create, resize, delete and move physical storage devices without effecting the underlying data stored in them.

LVM uses a virtualized layer between the physical disks and the file system or application interface where data is stored. This virtualization layer allows for easy management of logicial volumes by allowing for space allocation from existing physical disks or by creating new disks as needed for additional space.

One benefit of using LVM is that it allows users to easily manage large amounts of disk space with ease and flexibility. Additionally, users can also easily add new physical disk drives when they need more space without having to shut down the computer and physically install new hard drives. This makes adding additional disk space a much easier process than before.

The main downside to using LVM is that it requires an extra layer of complexity which can increase overhead costs if not properly managed. Additionally, performance can be negatively impacted by using too many layers within the system which could potentially slow down processes being performed on the system as a whole.

Yes, setting up an LVM system is relatively straightforward thanks to the helpful tools available for configuring and managing this type of system. However, some familiarity with basic Linux commands would be beneficial for those who are just getting started with configuring such systems.