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vgchange: Change the activation status of logical volumes in all volume groups.
$ sudo vgchange --activate ${select}
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This command is used to activate a particular volume group (VG) on a Linux system using the "vgchange" command with superuser privileges (sudo).

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo": It is a command in Unix-like operating systems that allows a user with the appropriate permissions to execute a command as the superuser or another user.
  • "vgchange": It is a command used to change the attributes of a volume group in Logical Volume Manager (LVM) on Linux. It is typically used to activate or deactivate a volume group.
  • "--activate": It is an option that specifies that the volume group should be activated.
  • "${select}": It is a placeholder for a variable. The actual volume group that needs to be activated should be substituted in place of "${select}" when running the command.

Therefore, the complete command would be used to activate a specific volume group indicated by "${select}" with superuser privileges using the "vgchange" command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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