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How do you change the name of a filesystem

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millsra

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Jun 25, 2002
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We need to change the name of a filesystem. Is it possible to change the name and keep the data intact?
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hi,
name of jfs = mount point

1) unmount fs ( umount /old )
2) use "smitty jfs" or chfs command ( chfs -m /new /old )
3) mount /new
4) [optional] rmdir /old

bye
 
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Thanks Vic that worked great. Appreiciate the help.
 
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