Configure Storage for Writable Volumes

Configure storage for Writable Volumes by selecting the default storage locations and paths.

Note: If local host storage is used, volumes are attached only for virtual machines on that host.

Prerequisites

Use a storage location that is accessible to all virtual machine host servers. When using VMDK Direct Attach Operation Mode, the App Volumes Manager requires local or shared storage to be configured on the hypervisor.

Procedure

1. From the App Volumes Manager, click CONFIGURATION > Storage.
   If you have configured the storage options, click Edit to change the configuration.
2. Enter the following information:

   Option	Description
   Default Storage Location	Storage Location in VC
   Default Storage Path	For example, /cloudvolumes/writable
   Templates Path	For example,/cloudvolumes/writable_templates
   Default Backup Path	For example,/cloudvolumes/writable_backup

3. Confirm your storage settings and click Save.
4. On the Confirm Storage Settings window, choose when you want to import the volumes:
   • Import volumes in the background - App Volumes Manager dispatches a background job to import the volume and the display goes back to the manager console immediately.
   • Import volumes immediately - App Volumes Manager waits for the import to be completed and the console is not responsive until either the process is complete or 10 minutes have elapsed.