NAME

lvremove − Removes one or more logical volumes from a volume group

SYNOPSIS

/usr/sbin/lvremove [−f] LogicalVolumePath ... 

DESCRIPTION

The lvremove command removes the logical volume(s) specified by the LogicalVolumePath parameter. You must close the logical volume(s) before removing them.  For example, if the logical volume contains a file system, you must unmount the file system. 

FLAGS

−fSpecifies that no user confirmation is required

EXAMPLES

To remove logical volume lv05 without requiring user confirmation, enter:

lvremove −f /dev/vg01/lv05

The program removes the logical volume from the volume group. 

CAUTIONS

This command destroys all data in the logical volume(s). 

FILES

/usr/sbin/lvremove
Specifies the command path.

RELATED INFORMATION

Commands:  lvchange(8), umount(8)