In environments that require team collaboration or centralized data management, multiple cloud computers need to access one single File Storage NAS (NAS) file system for tasks such as file sharing, data backup, or log archiving. This approach prevents data from being siloed on individual cloud computers and centralizes file management. This topic shows you how to create a NAS file system, reset an invalid mount target, and delete a NAS file system.
Overview
In this solution, you create a general-purpose NAS file system in an office network. All cloud computers in that network can then mount the NAS file system over SMB.
The workflow is as follows:
Create a NAS file system in an office network:
Only advanced office networks support creating NAS file systems. If your cloud computers are in a basic office network, you can migrate them to an advanced office network.
Mount the file system on cloud computers:
Windows: The system automatically mounts the file system when the cloud computer starts or restarts.
Linux: You must manually mount the file system with the
mountcommand.
Access and manage files: Users can read and write files on the NAS file system like they do in a local directory. Administrators can manage user directory permissions and reset mount targets from the console.
Create a NAS file system
Log on to the File Storage NAS console and follow the on-screen instructions to activate the File Storage NAS service.
If you have already activated the File Storage NAS service, you can skip this step.
Log on to the EDS Enterprise console.
In the left-side navigation pane, choose .
In the upper-left corner of the top navigation bar, select a region.
On the NAS File Systems page, click Create NAS File System.
In the Create NAS File System panel, set the following parameters:
Name: Enter a name that is 2 to 128 characters long. It must start with a letter.
Office Network: Select an advanced office network. Only advanced office networks support mounting NAS file systems. If no networks are found, check if you select the correct region or create a new advanced office network.
Description: Enter a description for the file system.
Encryption Type:
None: Disables encryption at rest.
NAS-managed Key: Encrypts the file system by using a key managed by NAS. You cannot change this option after you create the file system.
Storage Type: Select a storage class based on your business needs.
Capacity: Suitable for use cases with low IOPS requirements, such as large file storage, backups, and archiving.
Performance: Suitable for use cases that require high concurrent read/write operations and better performance, such as database files.
Check the configuration and click OK.
NoteAfter the file system is created, the system automatically mounts it to Windows cloud computers. For Linux cloud computers, you must manually mount it before you can access it.
Reset a mount target
To restore access to a NAS file system that has become inaccessible because its mount target is in an abnormal state, perform this operation.
You can only use Reset Mount Target when the NAS file system's status is Invalid. This operation generates a new mount target and automatically mounts it to the associated office network.
Log on to the Elastic Desktop Service console.
In the left-side navigation pane, choose Network & Storage > NAS File Systems.
In the top navigation bar, select the target region.
On the NAS File Systems page, find the target NAS file system with an Invalid status and click Reset Mount Target in the Actions column.
In the dialog box that appears, click OK.
When the operation succeeds, the status of the NAS file system changes to Started.
Delete a NAS file system
Deleting a NAS file system permanently destroys the file system and all data stored on it. This data cannot be recovered. This action prevents cloud computers in the office network from sharing files and may disrupt your business. Back up all necessary data before you proceed.
Log on to the Elastic Desktop Service console.
In the left-side navigation pane, choose Network & Storage > NAS File Systems.
In the top navigation bar, select the target region.
On the NAS File Systems page, find the NAS file system that you want to delete and click Delete in the Actions column. Alternatively, select multiple file systems and click Delete at the bottom of the page.
In the dialog box that appears, click Confirm.
Billing
NAS file systems created in the Elastic Desktop Service console are general-purpose ones. You are charged based on the following items:
Storage type: Capacity and Performance. The Capacity type supports up to 10 PiB of storage, while the Performance type supports up to 1 PiB. The Performance type offers greater throughput and IOPS.
Storage size: The peak storage amount used per hour.
Storage duration: The length of time you use the storage.
For more information about billing, see Billing of General-purpose NAS file systems.