Removes an inactive paging space.
rmps PagingSpace
The rmps command removes an inactive paging space. The PagingSpace parameter specifies the name of the paging space to be removed, which is actually the name of the logical volume on which the paging space resides.
For an NFS paging space, the PagingSpace parameter specifies the name of the paging space to be removed. The device and its definition, which corresponds to this paging space, will be removed from the system. Nothing will be changed on the NFS server where the file that is used for paging actually resides.
Active paging spaces cannot be removed. In order to remove an active paging space, change its characteristics so that it is not configured at subsequent system restarts (the chps command). Then, on the next system restart, the paging space is not active, and it can be removed.
You can use the File Systems application in Web-based System Manager (wsm) to change file system characteristics.
To remove PS01 paging space, enter:
rmps PS01
This removes the PS01 paging space.
| /etc/swapspaces | Specifies the paging space devices activated by the swapon -a command. |
The lsps command, mkps command, chps command, rmlv command, swapon command.
The Paging Space Overview in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Concepts: Operating System and Devices explains paging space and its allocation policies.
The File Systems in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Concepts: Operating System and Devices explains file system types, management, structure, and maintenance.
The Logical Volume Storage Overview in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Concepts: Operating System and Devices explains the Logical Volume Manager, physical volumes, logical volumes, volume groups, organization, ensuring data integrity, and understanding the allocation characteristics.
For information on installing the Web-based System Manager, see Chapter 2: Installation and System Requirements in AIX 5L Version 5.2 Web-based System Manager Administration Guide.
The System Management Interface Tool in AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Concepts: Operating System and Devices explains the structure, main menus, and tasks that are done with SMIT.