The Linux Sysadmin's Guide to Virtual Disks

The Linux Sysadmin's Guide to Virtual Disks demonstrates the core concepts of virtual disk management. Real-world problems are covered in this book's "Cookbook" section. Included are examples across the difficulty spectrum, from the basic printing of a disk's meta-data, to cloning physical disks into virtual disks. Disk format conversion and disk resizing are both covered in-depth. Topics include, the Virtual disk cookbook, helper utilities, disk formats, troubleshooting, and performance considerations. The Linux Sysadmin's Guide to Virtual Disks is written in a tone that is approachable to both newcomers, and experienced veterans. No matter what your experience level, you're guaranteed to learn something new. The latest version of this book is always available online for free in PDF and HTML formats. Visit the publisher’s website at http://scribesguides.com/ for digital download links and updates.