This topic describes the end-to-end workflow from creating to using a CPFS General-purpose Edition file system, helping you get started quickly.
Quick start workflow
Usage guide
The overall workflow for CPFS General-purpose Edition is as follows:
Activate File Storage CPFS.
When you log in to CPFS console for the first time, activate File Storage CPFS as prompted on the page.
Add a mount target.
To access via the POSIX protocol, see Manage POSIX client mount targets.
To access via the NFSv3 protocol, see Protocol services.
Mount and access.
To use in ECS, see Mount a CPFS file system to ECS instances.
To use in a container, see Mount a CPFS file system in a container.
Advanced management.
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Unmount the mounted file system from the server
Delete the file system
Transfer data between the file system and Object Storage Service (OSS)
Monitor file usage
Back up data in the file system
Configure ACL permissions for the file system
Getting started examples
Billing methods
CPFS General-purpose Edition defaults to pay-as-you-go billing and also supports resource plan billing. The subscription method is no longer available for new purchases, but existing subscriptions can still be renewed and expanded. For more information, see Billing overview.
Related topics
You can use CPFS General-purpose Edition via APIs or SDKs. For more information, see API integration overview.