Hi all, I have create a Thin lvm and installed a guest os on it, Now when i cloned that lvm using virt-clone # virt-clone --prompt --force --original lvm_thin1 --name lvm_thin2 --file /dev/volgrp/lvm_thin2 The cloned Disk lvm_thin2 size is fully expanded , But I want a thin Lvm cloned image Well according to my best of knowledge , It could be because the when lvm is getting cloned, The zero are read from the original image #lvs LV VG Attr LSize Pool Origin Data% lvm_thin1 Volgrp Vwi-aotz 8.00g pool 12.18 lvm_thin2 volgrp Vwi-a-tz 8.00g pool 100.00 pool volgrp twi-a-tz 100.00g 8.97 As you can see above the original LVM utilize only 12.18% disk space from the pool, but the cloned lvm_thin2 is fully expanded. Is there is any way how can I clone a THIN LVM without fully expanding it ? Or Is there any way to shrink the cloned LVM to that size without loss of data. Regards Pankaj Rawat DISCLAIMER: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The contents of this e-mail and any attachment(s) are confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. It shall not attach any liability on the originator or NECHCL or its affiliates. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of NECHCL or its affiliates. Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and / or publication of this message without the prior written consent of the author of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please delete it and notify the sender immediately. . -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------