How to Expand Root Partition on Ubuntu VM in VMware ESXi: A Step-by-Step Guide
As a system administrator or developer, managing storage efficiently in virtual machines is essential. If you're using VMware ESXi to host an Ubuntu VM and need to expand the root partition due to increasing disk usage, this guide will help you. Follow our step-by-step process to extend your Ubuntu root partition (LVM-based) safely and effectively.By the end of this tutorial, you will learn:How to rescan a virtual disk after adding space in VMware ESXi.How to expand the logical volume (LVM) and filesystem in Ubuntu.This detailed guide is optimized for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to enhance their virtual infrastructure.Why Expand the Root Partition in Ubuntu?Running out of disk space on your Ubuntu server can cause critical issues, includi...


