The following task map identifies the procedures that are needed to manage Solaris Volume Manager soft partitions.
Task
Description
For Instructions
Create soft partitions
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metainit command to create soft partitions.
How to Create a Soft Partition
Check the status of soft partitions
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metastat command to check the status of soft partitions.
How to Check the Status of a Soft Partition
Expand soft partitions
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metattach command to expand soft partitions.
How to Expand a Soft Partition
Remove soft partitions
Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the metaclear command to remove soft partitions.
How to Remove a Soft Partition