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Features

Feature Overview​

1. Multi-Node Concurrent Access​

SFS allows multiple compute instances to access the same storage simultaneously with full read/write capabilities.

  • Benefit: Share data across distributed workloads without copying files between nodes.

2. Custom Mount Paths​

Specify your preferred mount location when attaching SFS to Instances.

  • Flexibility: Integrate seamlessly with your existing application directory structure.

3. Scalable Storage​

Start with the storage you need and resize up to 64,000 GB as your requirements grow.

  • Cost-Effective: Pay only for what you use and scale on demand.

4. Real-Time Monitoring​

Track storage usage and available capacity through the monitoring dashboard.

  • Visibility: Make informed decisions about when to resize your file system.

Managing Your SFS​

Actions Overview​

The Actions button provides management options for each SFS:

  • Increase SFS Size - Increase the storage size of the existing file system
  • Delete File-System - Permanently remove the file system and all stored data

Increasing SFS Size​

The SFS Increase Size feature allows you to increase storage capacity after creation, providing flexibility to scale as requirements grow.

How to Increase Size​

  1. Access Increase Size Option:

    • Click the Actions button for your SFS
    • Select Increase SFS Size from the dropdown

  2. Select New Size:

    • Use the slider or input field to select your desired size
    • Ensure the new size is larger than the current size
    • Review the pricing changes
    • Click Update to proceed

Important

You may increase your SFS size at any stage up to 64,000 GB. However, decreasing the size is not supported. Plan your storage needs carefully before resizing.

  1. Confirm Increase Size:
    • A confirmation dialog will appear highlighting important conditions
    • Read the information carefully
    • Check the acknowledgment checkbox
    • Click Increase Size to apply the changes

Increase Size Best Practices​

  • Plan Ahead: Estimate future storage needs to minimize frequent increases
  • Monitor Usage: Use the monitoring dashboard to track when you're approaching capacity
  • Test First: If possible, test with smaller sizes before committing to large expansions

Deleting SFS​

Permanently remove a Shared File-System when it's no longer needed.

Data Loss Warning

Deleting an SFS will permanently remove all data stored on it. This action cannot be undone. Ensure you have backups of any important data before proceeding.

How to Delete​

  1. Access Delete Option:

    • Click the Actions button for your SFS
    • Select Delete File-System from the dropdown

  2. Confirm Deletion:

    • A confirmation dialog will appear
    • Review the details and understand the implications
    • Check the acknowledgment checkbox
    • Click Delete to permanently remove the SFS

Monitoring Your SFS​

Attached Instances​

View which compute instances are currently using your SFS by clicking the Nodes tab.

  • Instance Details: See the names of attached Instances
  • Mount Information: View the mount paths for each instance
  • Management: Easily identify which workloads depend on this storage

Usage Monitoring​

Track your SFS storage consumption in real-time through the Monitoring dashboard.

  • Used Space: See how much storage is currently occupied
  • Available Space: Monitor remaining capacity

Best Practices​

Performance Optimization​

  • File Organization: Structure your data efficiently to minimize seek times
  • Concurrent Access: Be mindful of write conflicts when multiple nodes access the same files

Cost Management​

  • Right-Size Storage: Start with what you need and scale up as usage grows
  • Clean Up Unused Data: Regularly remove temporary files and old data
  • Monitor Attached Nodes: Ensure only active workloads have SFS mounted

Best Practices for SFS

File organization

Structure data efficiently to minimize seek times and be mindful of write conflicts with concurrent access.

Plan storage size

SFS size can only be increased, not decreased. Plan your storage needs carefully before resizing.

Right-size storage

Start with what you need and scale up as usage grows. Monitor attached nodes to ensure only active workloads have SFS mounted.

Regular cleanup

Remove temporary files and old data regularly to optimize costs and maintain performance.