Quick Answer: How Do I Add a New Volume in Linux?
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How do I add a disk in Linux?

Mounted File-systems or Logical Volumes

One very simplest method is to create a Linux partition on the new disk. Create a Linux file system on those partitions and then mount the disk at a specific mount point so that they can be accessed.

How do I create a new drive volume?

To create and format a new partition (volume)

  1. Open Computer Management by selecting the Start button. …
  2. In the left pane, under Storage, select Disk Management.
  3. Right-click an unallocated region on your hard disk, and then select New Simple Volume.
  4. In the New Simple Volume Wizard, select Next.
James H. Sterling

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