Rename the Volume Group of an USB stick, which uses LVM

[J]

On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:24 AM Volker Wysk <post at volker-wysk.de> wrote:
>
> Am Montag, den 22.06.2020, 15:05 +0200 schrieb Liam Proven:
> > On Mon, 22 Jun 2020 at 14:58, Volker Wysk <post at volker-wysk.de>
> > wrote:
> > > I'm trying to build an encrypted rescue/maintenance system on an
> > > USB
> > > stick.
> >
> > Why?
>
> There are some passwords, which I want to save there.
>
> > If it's a rescue stick, it doesn't need to contain any data. If it
> > contains no data, don't encrypt it.
> >
> > And as I've said to you before, avoid LVM if at all possible if you
> > want an easy life.
>
> Alas, the Ubuntu installer makes it that way.

Only if you choose to let the installer partition for you.  If you
choose "Something Else" when it asks what kind of storage setup you
want, you can set up however many partitions you choose, without LVM.

>
> > Finally:
> >
> > If you're installing onto a USB key, then I suggest you use a VM, and
> > failing that, disconnect your internal hard disk, or you risk
> > blending
> > the HD and USB bootloaders which can have unpleasant results.
>
> Good idea. At the moment I'm using my laptop, which is only partially
> set up right now. It wouldn't be a catastrophe if I toasted it by
> accident.
>
>
> > I have blogged about this -- you may find it useful.
> >
> > https://liam-on-linux.livejournal.com/50416.html
>
> I've taken a look at it. Must study it more closely.
>
>
> Bye,
> Volker
>
>
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