AIX - Paging - Activate Paging Space

AIX - Paging - Activate Paging Space

Using swapon command we can activate the paging space

#swapon /dev/newpaging (To activate paging space)

The paging space is active stage, and then one entry will be available in /etc/swapspaces file.


5. Deactivate paging space

Using swapoff command we can deactivate the paging space

#swapoff /dev/newpaging (To deactivate paging space)

The paging space is deactivated, then that paging space entry is removed from /etc/swapspaces