The following task map identifies the procedures that are needed to maintain Solaris Volume Manager.
Task
Description
For Instructions
View the Solaris Volume Manager configuration
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metastat command to view the system configuration.
How to View the Solaris Volume Manager Volume Configuration
Rename a volume
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metarename command to rename a volume.
How to Rename a Volume
Create configuration files
Use the metastat -p command and the metadb command to create configuration files.
How to Create Configuration Files
Initialize Solaris Volume Manager from configuration files
Use the metainit command to initialize Solaris Volume Manager from configuration files.
How to Initialize Solaris Volume Manager From a Configuration File
Expand a file system
Use the growfs command to expand a file system.
How to Expand a File System
Enable components
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metareplace command to enable components.
Enabling a Component
Replace components
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metareplace command to replace components.
Replacing a Component With Another Available Component