Automating Linux Disk Expansion with Resolve: Add & Extend VM Disks in Minutes!

Jul 24, 2025

Running into disk space issues on your Linux servers or virtual machines? In this step-by-step demo, we show how Resolve’s powerful automation platform can help you automatically add and expand disk space on Linux systems, eliminating manual processes, reducing human error, and improving operational efficiency.

In this video, you’ll learn how to:

  • Add a new virtual disk to a Linux server using Resolve’s automation.
  • Automatically identify and configure the new disk within VMware and Linux.
  • Mount the file system and validate the new storage.
  • Expand an existing virtual disk, from detecting disk mappings to resizing logical volumes.
  • Integrate these tasks with incident or change management workflows.

Technologies Featured:

  • Resolve Automation Platform
  • VMware (vCenter)
  • Linux Server (Command Line)
  • Logical Volume Manager (LVM)

Whether you're a system admin, IT operations engineer, or automation specialist, this demo highlights how to streamline critical disk management tasks that normally require elevated access and technical knowledge.

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