Process

Figure 1 shows the basic process of using DSS.

Figure 1 Process of using DSS

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:
   • Initialization Overview
   • Windows
     • Initializing a Windows Data Disk
   • Linux
     • Initializing a Linux Data Disk (Less Than or Equal to 2 TiB)Initializing a Linux Data Disk (Less Than or Equal to 2 TiB)
     • Initializing a Linux Data Disk (Greater Than 2 TiB)