Try running resize2fs first (reduce the filesystem), then use lvresize. Then do the same for / but execute the commands in the other order. I don't think either need to be umounted but if they do, fuser /var will tell you what you Need to stop to umount /var. -----Original Message----- From: redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sir June Sent: Friday, 19 March 2010 4:35 p.m. To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list Subject: lvreduce and lvextend In reducing or extending a logical volume, does it need to be unmounted first? how do i reduce /var and then use the freed space to extend / ? thanks, Sir June -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list ========================================================== For more information on the Television New Zealand Group, visit us online at tvnz.co.nz ========================================================== CAUTION: This e-mail and any attachment(s) contain information that is intended to be read only by the named recipient(s). This information is not to be used or stored by any other person and/or organisation. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
