What is Logical Volume Manager in SAP BC-DB - Database Interface, Database Platforms?

SAP Term: Logical Volume Manager

• Component: BC-DB

• Component Name: Database Interface, Database Platforms

• Description: A software-based technology that supports data redundancy by using disk mirroring. The Logical Volume Manager functions at the operating system level. It associates a single logical file system with multiple physical copies of the data in a way that is transparent to users and applications. Data is available even if single disks fail. Another technique to achieve disk mirroring is the hardware-based RAID technology.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is a software-based storage management system that provides a logical view of physical storage devices. It allows for the creation, deletion, and resizing of logical volumes, which are collections of physical storage devices. LVM also provides a unified view of all the physical storage devices in a system, allowing for easier management and administration. 
  
  How to use it: 
  LVM is used to manage physical storage devices in SAP systems. It allows for the creation, deletion, and resizing of logical volumes, which are collections of physical storage devices. LVM also provides a unified view of all the physical storage devices in a system, allowing for easier management and administration. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using LVM, it is important to ensure that the logical volumes are properly sized to meet the needs of the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the logical volumes are properly configured to ensure optimal performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  LVM is part of the BC-DB Database Interface component of SAP's Database Platforms. It is used to manage physical storage devices in SAP systems and provides a unified view of all the physical storage devices in a system. Additionally, LVM can be used to create, delete, and resize logical volumes.