The NAS feature provides file-level storage/access within a VergeIO system. NAS functionality can be added by downloading and implementing an instance of the standard NAS VM Recipe.
the New NAS Service will be a VM; therefore it cannot have a name that is in use by another VM in the same VergeIO Cloud.
There can be many factors involved in NAS Service resource needs; consult VergeIO Implementation Services or VergeIO Support if guidance is needed.
The default setting for RAM is 4 GB; this setting is suitable for typical, general-purpose NAS workloads. Heavy file caching operations can affect RAM needs.
The system-defined-default Cluster is automatically selected. If desired, a different Cluster can be selected on which to run the NAS Service.
Select the Network on which the NAS should run.
Select IP Address Type for the NAS Service. Options include DHCP and Static
Define a Hostname for the NAS Service VM. (Hostname defaults to "nas")
Enter a domain (optional). (CIFS/Samba functionality will require a domain. If the Domain field is left blank, the system will default the domain to "workgroup". If the NAS Service will be used to serve out CIFS shares, the AD Domain in use should be specified.
Timezone will default to the default time zone for the VergeIO Cloud. If needed, a different timezone can be defined for the NAS Service.
Generally, the default NTP Servers setting is recommended. This defines the Network Time Protocol(NTP) servers list (used for keeping the NAS service time synchronized.) If needed, the default NTP server list can be overridden, in order to explicitly define the NTP server list to be used.
(Optional) Enter the address of a Remote Syslog server.
(Optional) Enter a Remote Syslog Template.
Click Submit to save the settings and create the New NAS Service.
The new NAS will now appear in the NAS Service list. Double-click the Service within the list to bring up the Dashboard for the Service.
Select Power On from the left menu to start the NAS.
Click the Yes button to confirm power on.
To utilize the NAS service, at least one Volume will need to be implemented. Information regarding Volumes along with links to instructional pages provided below.
A NAS service will consist of one or more Volumes. Each Volume is a separate directory structure with its own settings for security, snapshots, storage tier, max size, antivirus, and sharing.
Local Volumes are file systems stored within VergeIO and consume storage in the VergeIO vSAN.
See NAS Local Volumes for instructions on creating local volumes.
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