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13.2.2. Using Ncurses

Follow these steps to create a JFS file system with Ncurses:

  • Select Actions ->File Systems ->Make .

  • Select JFS File System Interface Module.

  • Activate Next .

  • Select /dev/evms/my_vol .

  • Activate Next .

  • Scroll down using the down arrow until Volume Label is highlighted.

  • Press Spacebar .

  • At the "::" prompt enter jfs_vol .

  • Press Enter .

  • Activate Make .

Alternatively, you can perform some of the steps to create a file system with the context sensitive menu:

  • From the Volumes view, press Enter on /dev/evms/my_vol .

  • Activate the Make Filesystem menu item.

  • Continue creating the file system beginning with step 2 of the Ncurses instructions.

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