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Implementing LVM already makes sense for heavily used home PCs or
small servers. If you have a growing data stock, as in the case of databases,
MP3 archives, or user directories, LVM is just the right thing for you. This
would allow file systems that are larger than the physical hard disk. An-
other advantage of LVM is that up to 256 LVs can be added. Keep in mind
that working with LVM is very different than working with conventional
partitions. Instructions and further information about configuring LVM
is available in the official LVM HOWTO at http://tldp.org/HOWTO/
LVM-HOWTO/.
3.10.2 LVM Configuration with YaST
Prepare the LVM configuration in YaST by creating an LVM partition when
installing. To do this, click ‘Partitioning’ in the suggestion window then
‘Discard’ or ‘Change’ in the screen that follows. Next, create a partition for
LVM by first clicking ‘Add’ ➝ ‘Do not format’ in the partitioner then se-
lecting ‘0x8e Linux LVM’. Continue partitioning with LVM immediately
afterwards or wait until after the system is completely installed. To do this,
highlight the LVM partition in the partitioner then click ‘LVM...’.
Figure 3.9: Activating LVM during Installation
140 3.10. LVM Configuration