Preface

This document is intended to assist customers and systems engineers in understanding and utilizing storage management with AIX Version 4 on the RISC System/6000. The concepts and terminology of AIX storage management are explained first, providing a foundation for a more detailed examination of the elements involved. This will allow less experienced readers to reach the level of understanding necessary to appreciate the new features and functions provided with AIX Version 4. Examples in the use of various storage management commands are provided, as well as an overview of the issues involved in organizing and managing storage with AIX Version 4 on the RISC System/6000. In order to more effectively convey the information, a comprehensive set of detailed scenarios provide step by step practical examples.

How This Document is Organized

The document is organized as follows:

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