Operation Procedure

Figure 1 shows the basic DSS operation procedure.

Figure 1 Basic operation procedure

1. Before using DSS, apply for a storage pool first. For more information, see Step 1: Apply for a Storage Pool. In a dedicated cloud, you can apply for multiple storage pools.
2. After the storage pool you requested is available, create disks in the storage pool to make use of the storage pool space. For more information, see Step 2: Create a Disk.
3. Attach the disks to servers. For more information, see the following topics:
   • Attaching a Non-Shared Disk
   • Attaching a Shared Disk
4. A disk cannot be used right away after being attached to a server. You must log in to the server and initialize the disk. For more information, see the following topics:
   • Introduction to Data Disk Initialization Scenarios and Partition Styles
   • Windows
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Windows (Windows Server 2008)
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Windows (Windows Server 2016)
     • Initializing a Data Disk Greater Than 2 TB in Windows (Windows Server 2008)
     • Initializing a Data Disk Greater Than 2 TB in Windows (Windows Server 2012)
   • Linux
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Linux (fdisk)
     • Initializing a Data Disk in Linux (parted)
     • Initializing a Data Disk Greater Than 2 TB in Linux (parted)