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