SFS/NFS Storage

Description

SFS/NFS storage provides network-based, shared file storage accessible by multiple VMs simultaneously. Unlike block storage, it offers file-level access, making it ideal for scenarios requiring shared access to data across multiple instances. SFS/NFS shares are independent of VMs, allowing easy reassignment and reconfiguration as needs change. Snapshots can be taken to preserve specific states for future recovery, and storage size can scale with available space. Users may also migrate or detach file shares without disrupting associated VMs.

Performance

SFS/NFS storage leverages a distributed, redundant storage backend, offering both HDD and SSD tiers. The SSD tier ensures high performance in file access, making it suitable for data-intensive applications requiring faster access speeds and higher IOPS. The HDD tier supports larger capacities at a lower cost, ideal for applications needing high storage volumes rather than fast access speeds.

Usage

SFS/NFS storage is optimal for applications requiring simultaneous data access by multiple VMs, such as web servers, content management systems, and analytics workloads. The SSD tier is recommended for performance-sensitive applications, while the HDD tier is suited to high-capacity, low-cost file storage. SFS/NFS shares can serve as central repositories for VM clusters or shared workspaces for collaborative applications.

Provisioning

Users can provision SFS/NFS storage through user support, specifying share size, tier (SSD or HDD), and additional attributes like name and description. Encryption options are also available. Once created, an SFS/NFS share can be mounted to any VM with network access, allowing flexible data sharing and integration across instances and zones.

Billing

NFS/SFS storatge is billed per available GBytes of storage space per month (or longer period) or hour. It can be bought either in Per Usage mode or for Fixed Terms.

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