Linux Storage Management for Web Servers

As web applications grow, managing server storage becomes a critical skill for any system administrator. Knowing how to safely add and configure new hard drives ensures your web server runs smoothly without data loss or downtime. In this text-based course, you will transition from a beginner to confidently managing Linux storage. You will learn the exact sequence of commands needed to prepare, format, and integrate new physical disks into your active server environment. What you'll learn: 1. Understand essential storage terminology, disk naming conventions, and file system types. 2. Partition storage drives using modern tools like parted and fdisk. 3. Format partitions with robust file systems such as ext4 and XFS. 4. Configure persistent mounts using the fstab file to ensure disks load on boot. 5. Explore Logical Volume Manager (LVM) basics for flexible storage scaling. 6. Apply storage monitoring commands to track disk usage and health. You will start with core storage concepts and step-by-step text walkthroughs, progressing from raw hardware recognition to mounting live directories. This course is designed for beginners with basic Linux command-line familiarity, requiring no prior hardware or advanced administration experience. Start expanding your server administration skills today.