---
name: "adaptlvm"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "vdo"
version: "8.3.1.1-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/adaptlvm"
---

# adaptlvm(8)

Adapts an LVMVDO base storage to RW

## NAME

adaptlvm - Adapts an LVMVDO base storage to RW

## SYNOPSIS

**adaptlvm** *filename*

## DESCRIPTION

**adaptlvm** Tears down an LVMVDO stack to expose the VDO backing device as read only.

## OPTIONS

- **setRW**

  Set the backing storage as Read/Write

- **setRO**

  Sets the backing storage back to Read-Only

- **volume\_group/logical\_volume**

  The volume group name and logical volume name for the LVMVDO volume

## SEE ALSO

**vdo**(8).