Steps run to extend a file system - assure_mimix - 6.0

Assure MIMIX for AIX Guide

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Assure MIMIX for AIX Guide
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The table below shows the order of the steps and commands that are run to extend a file system:

Order

Step

Command

When displayed

1.

Increase the maximum number of logical partitions on S (S is production, recovery server, recovery server 1, or recovery server 2)

chlv -x <new LPs> <LV>

If the maximum logical partitions value for the file system or logical volume will not support the new size.

2.

Extend the file system on the production server

chfs -a size=<new size>M <file system>

Always

3.

Extend the filesystem on recovery servers

/usr/scrt/bin/extend_replica_lv -C <Context ID> -L <PVS LV>

Always