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Subject: [linux-lvm] lvm limitations
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hi

I am trying to find the limitations of lvm2

1. how many logical volumes can be created on a single volume group?
- is there more limitations such as minor,major nr, ..

I do understand that increasing metadata is needed to allow more volumes.

regards Tomas

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