Manage storage classes
After you add a managed Kubernetes cluster to the Canvas, you can use BlueXP to manage storage classes.
If no storage class is defined, the cluster will show there is an action required. Double-clicking the cluster on the Canvas opens the action page to add a storage class. |
Add storage class
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From the Canvas, drag and drop the Kubernetes working environment on to the Cloud Volumes ONTAP or Amazon FSx for ONTAP working environment to open the storage class wizard.
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Provide a name for the storage class.
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Select Filesystem or Block storage.
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For Block storage, select a File System Type (fstype)
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For Block or Filesystem storage, you can select to enable storage class economy.
Backup and restore are not supported when using storage class economy.
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Select options for volume expansion, volume binding, and default storage class. Click Next.
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Select a working environment to connect to the cluster. Click Add.
You can click to view the storage class from the resource page for the Kubernetes cluster.
View working environment details
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Double-click the Kubernetes working environment on the Canvas or click Enter Working Environment.
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Click the Storage Classes tab.
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Click the information icon to view details for the working environment.
The working environment details panel opens.
Set default storage class
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Double-click the Kubernetes working environment on the Canvas or click Enter Working Environment.
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Click the Storage Classes tab.
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Click the action menu for the storage class and click Set as Default.
The selected storage class is set as the default.
Remove storage class
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Double-click the Kubernetes working environment on the Canvas or click Enter Working Environment.
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Click the Storage Classes tab.
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Click the action menu for the storage class and click Set as Default.
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Click Remove to confirm removal of the storage class.
The selected storage class is removed.