Convert a single partition system to LVM

Hi there,

One of my system is getting full and I added a volume to extend the capacity. However, I noticed that I originally installed nethserver on a single partition and not on an LVM volume.

I’d like to convert my system to LVM. I have read some procedures like Boot device to LVM: Migrate from single-partition boot device to LVM in CentOS7 or SystemRescue - Moving a Linux root filesystem to LVM but I’m not confident applying those steps blindingly, especially the grub part that is not clear for me.

Also it is not clear if /boot and /swap should be in separate volumes.

Anybody having an experience and wanting to help me ?

Salut @pagaille

Why not try a backup / restore on the newer system? Configure the newer system as you would like, then restore. You don’t risk anything like this!

My 2 cents
Andy

Yeah I was considering that option too :blush: