How do I create a Logical Volume Manager (LVM) snapshot?

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Issue

  • How do I create a Logical Volume Manager (LVM) snapshot?
  • How can I create a backup of an LVM2 volume?
  • How can I backup LVM data in a consistent state?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Logical Volume Manager (LVM / LVM2)

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