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# vgcreate

> Create volume groups combining multiple mass-storage devices.
> See also: `lvm`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/vgcreate>.

- Create a new volume group called vg1 using the `/dev/sda1` device:

`vgcreate {{vg1}} {{/dev/sda1}}`

- Create a new volume group called vg1 using multiple devices:

`vgcreate {{vg1}} {{/dev/sda1}} {{/dev/sdb1}} {{/dev/sdc1}}`
