How to create/add swap space.

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Issue

  • How to create swap space after installing the OS?
  • Is it possible to create swap space on SAN disks using lvm ?
  • Is it possible to create swap space on LVM disk in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
  • How to create swap space on LVM partition after installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
  • How to add additional swap device after OS installation.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, 6, 7

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