Adds an additional paging space to the system.
mkps [ -a ] [ -n ] [ -t lv ] -s LogicalPartitions VolumeGroup [ PhysicalVolume ]
mkps [ -a ] [ -n ] -t nfs ServerHostName ServerFileName
The mkps command adds additional paging space to the system. Before the paging space can be used it must be activated, using the swapon command. The VolumeGroup parameter specifies the volume group within which the logical volume for the paging space is to be made. The PhysicalVolume parameter specifies the physical volume of the VolumeGroup on which the logical volume is to be made.
In the second form of the mkps command, the ServerHostName parameter specifies the NFS server where the ServerFileName resides. The ServerFileName specifies the file which will be used for the NFS paging of the system. The ServerFileName file must exist and be exported correctly to the client that will use the file for paging.
You can use the Web-based System Manager File Systems application (wsm fs fast path) to run this command. You could also use the System Management Interface
mkps -a -n -s4 myvg
mkps -t nfs swapserve /export/swap/swapclient
/etc/swapspaces | Specifies the paging space devices that are activated by the swapon -a command. |
The chps command, lsps command, rmps command, mklv command, swapon command.
Paging Space Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
Logical Volume Storage Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
File Systems Overview for System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.