diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume.mdx index e13465979d..b6153e6b9a 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume.mdx @@ -7,14 +7,13 @@ content: paragraph: This guide explains how to attach a Block Storage volume to a Scaleway Instance. Follow simple steps to manage your storage efficiently. tags: attach block storage volume dates: - validation: 2024-12-06 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage - storage --- - -You can attach a Block Storage volume to your Instance at any time, as long as they are both in the same [Availability Zone](/instances/concepts/#availability-zone). +You can attach up to **15 volumes** at a time to a single Instance. You can attach a Block Storage volume to your Instance at any time, as long as they are both in the same [Availability Zone](/instances/concepts/#availability-zone). @@ -23,23 +22,26 @@ You can attach a Block Storage volume to your Instance at any time, as long as t - Created a [Block Storage volume](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/) - At least one [Instance](/instances/how-to/create-an-instance/) - -1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display. -2. Click > **Attach to Instance** next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays. +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays. +2. Click **Attach an Instance** under the **Linked Instance** section. 3. Select the Instance to which you want to attach your volume from the drop-down. 4. Click **Attach volume to Instance**. Alternatively, you can attach a Block Storage volume the following way: -1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays. -2. Click **Attach an Instance** under the **Linked Instance** section. - +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display. +2. Click > **Attach to Instance** next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays. 3. Select the Instance to which you want to attach your volume from the drop-down. 4. Click **Attach volume to Instance**. - - You can attach up to 15 volumes at a time to a single Instance. - +You can also attach a Block storage to an Instance the following way: + +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display. +2. Click the name of the volume you want to attach. An overview of your volume displays. +3. Click **Attach** under **Instance** in the **Volume information** section. A pop-up displays. +5. Select the Instance to which you want to attach your volume from the drop-down. +6. Click **Attach volume to Instance**. + To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/block-storage/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**. You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation. diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-snapshot.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-snapshot.mdx index 0d889058cd..7c4617dfc9 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-snapshot.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-snapshot.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: Discover how to easily create a snapshot of a Block Storage volume. Follow our step-by-step guide to efficiently manage your storage resources. tags: create snapshot block storage volume dates: - validation: 2024-12-06 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage @@ -20,7 +20,6 @@ categories: - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization - A [Block Storage volume](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/) - 1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. 2. Click > **Create snapshot** next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays. 3. Enter a name for the new snapshot. @@ -32,7 +31,20 @@ Alternatively, you can create a snapshot the following way: 1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. 2. Click the **Snapshots** tab. -3. Click **Create snapshot**. +3. Click **+ Create snapshot**. 4. Enter a name for the new snapshot. 5. Select the volume you want to snapshot from the drop-down. -6. Click **Create snapshot**. \ No newline at end of file +6. Click **Create snapshot**. + +The new snapshot can be found in the **Snapshots** tab. + +You can also create a snapshot the following way: + +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. +2. Click the name of the volume you want to snapshot. An overview of your volume displays. +3. In the **Snapshots** tab, click **+ Create snapshot**. The **Create a Snapshot** menu displays. +4. Enter a name for the new snapshot. +5. Select the volume you want to snapshot from the drop-down. +6. Click **Create snapshot**. + +The new snapshot can be found in the **Snapshots** tab. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume.mdx index 0acf030353..2d443daa61 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: Learn how to efficiently create a low-latency Block Storage volume with our detailed step-by-step guide. Enhance your storage performance seamlessly. tags: create block storage volume add dates: - validation: 2024-12-06 + validation: 2025-03-21 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage @@ -20,19 +20,16 @@ categories: - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization - This procedure refers to low latency block volumes. To create legacy block volumes, refer to the [dedicated documentation](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/). + This procedure refers to low latency block volumes. To create legacy block volumes, refer to the [dedicated documentation](/instances/how-to/create-a-block-volume/). -1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. The Block Storage page displays. +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the side menu. The Block Storage page displays. 2. Click **+ Create volume**. 3. Follow the steps in the creation wizard: - - Choose an [Availability Zone](/instances/concepts/#availability-zone). + - Choose the same [Availability Zone](/instances/concepts/#availability-zone) as the Instance you want to attach your block to. - Configure the volume: - Enter a name for your volume or leave the automatically generated name. - - Select an [IOPS](/block-storage/concepts/#iops). - - You cannot edit the IOPS after you create your volume. - + - Select an [IOPS](/block-storage/concepts/#iops) option. You cannot edit the IOPS of a volume after its creation. To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/block-storage/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**. You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation. @@ -40,16 +37,7 @@ categories: Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`. This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage. - - - Define a volume size. - - The volume size must be at least 5GB. - - - Select an Instance from the drop-down to attach your volume. This step is optional. - - Check the estimated cost. + - Define a volume size of at least 5 GB. + - Optionally, select an Instance from the drop-down to attach your volume. + - Verify the estimated cost. 4. Click **Create volume**. The volumes overview page displays. - - The volume must be in the same Availability Zone as the Instance you want to connect it to. - - - diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-volume-from-snapshot.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-volume-from-snapshot.mdx index 08019da6b1..a9f1a3d059 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-volume-from-snapshot.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/create-volume-from-snapshot.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: Discover how to efficiently create a Block Storage volume from a snapshot with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Optimize your storage workflow effortlessly. tags: create snapshot block storage volume dates: - validation: 2024-12-06 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage @@ -34,4 +34,14 @@ categories: The new volume appears in your volumes list. +Alternatively, you can create a volume from a snapshot this way: +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays. +2. Click the **Snapshots** tab. A list of your snapshots displays. +3. Click the name of the snapshot you want to use to create a new volume. The Snapshot overview displays. +4. In the **Volume from snapshot** section, click **Create volume**. +5. Enter a name for the new volume, or leave the suggested name. +6. Select an [IOPS](/block-storage/concepts/#iops). You cannot edit the IOPS of a volume after its creation. +7. Click **Create volume from snapshot**. + +The new volume appears in your volumes list. diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-snapshot.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-snapshot.mdx index cf0e3f5e28..5bc24846c0 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-snapshot.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-snapshot.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: This guide explains the steps to safely delete a volume snapshot from your Scaleway account. tags: delete snapshot block volume storage dates: - validation: 2024-12-06 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage @@ -30,4 +30,14 @@ categories: This action permanently deletes your snapshot and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the snapshot. +Alternatively, you can delete a Block Storage snapshot the following way: +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays. +2. Click the **Snapshots** tab. A list of your snapshots displays. +3. Click the name of the snapshot you want to use to create a new volume. The Snapshot overview displays. +4. Click **Delete snapshot** at the bottom of the page. A confirmation pop-up displays. +5. Type `DELETE` to confirm. +6. Click **Delete this snapshot**. + + This action permanently deletes your snapshot and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the snapshot. + diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-volume.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-volume.mdx index 8f8057beca..35847aa5b2 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-volume.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/delete-a-volume.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: This guide explains the steps to safely delete a Block Storage volume from your Scaleway account. tags: delete cancel terminate block volume storage dates: - validation: 2024-12-19 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage @@ -33,4 +33,13 @@ categories: This action permanently deletes your volume and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the volume. +Alternatively, you can delete a Block Storage volume the following way: +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. A list of your volumes displays. +3. Click the name of the volume you want to delete. The volume overview displays. +4. Click **Delete volume** at the bottom of the page. A confirmation pop-up displays. +5. Type `DELETE` to confirm. +6. Click **Delete volume**. + + This action permanently deletes your volume and all the data it contains. If you do not want to lose this data, make a backup before deleting the volume. + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/detach-a-volume.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/detach-a-volume.mdx index a00e0c970b..263052fb5c 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/detach-a-volume.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/detach-a-volume.mdx @@ -7,24 +7,34 @@ content: paragraph: Learn how to safely detach a Block Storage volume from your Scaleway Instance. tags: detach unlock disconnect block storage volume dates: - validation: 2024-12-19 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2020-01-10 categories: - block-storage - storage --- -You can detach a Block Storage volume from your Instance at any time. It is important to [unmount the volume](/block-storage/api-cli/unmounting-a-volume/) from the operating system before detaching it to avoid data loss. - +You can detach a Block Storage volume from your Instance at any time. + + Always [unmount the volume](/block-storage/api-cli/unmounting-a-volume/) from the operating system of your Instance before detaching it to avoid data loss. + - A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization - Created a [Block Storage volume](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/) that is [attached](/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume/) to an Instance - 1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays. 2. Click > **Detach from Instance** next to the volume of your choice. A pop-up displays. 3. Click **Detach volume from Instance** to confirm. +Your volume is now detached, and can be [attached](/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume/) again to an Instance. + +You can also detach a Block storage volume from an Instance the following way: + +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display. +2. Click the name of the volume you want to detach. An overview of your volume displays. +3. Click **Detach** under **Instance** in the **Volume information** section. A confirmation pop-up displays. +5. Click **Detach this volume** to confirm your action. +Your volume is now detached, and can be [attached](/block-storage/how-to/attach-a-volume/) again to an Instance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/increase-block-volume.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/increase-block-volume.mdx index e53b1c2a93..41526c5693 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/increase-block-volume.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/increase-block-volume.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: Learn how to easily increase the size of your Scaleway Block Storage volumes for more storage capacity. tags: block storage block-storage increase maximize expand volume size dates: - validation: 2024-12-19 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2023-11-23 categories: - block-storage @@ -20,17 +20,23 @@ categories: - [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization - Created a [Block Storage volume](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/) - 1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Block Storage page displays. 2. Click the icon next to the volume of your choice, then click **Increase size**. A pop-up displays. -3. Increase the size according to your preference with the button. +3. Increase the size according to your preference with the button, up to 10 TB. 4. Click **Update volume size** to confirm. - - The maximum size of a Block volume is 10 TB. - + +The new size of your volume displays in the **Size** column. + +You can also increase the size of a Block storage volume the following way: + +1. Click **Block Storage** in the **Storage** section of the Scaleway console side menu. Your volumes display. +2. Click the name of the desired volume. An overview of your volume displays. +3. Click **Increase** under **Size** in the **Volume information** section. A pop-up displays. +4. Enter the new size of your volume up to 10 TB, then click **Increase volume size**. +5. Click **Detach this volume** to confirm your action. + +The new size of your volume displays under **Size** in the **Volume Information** section. Refer to our [dedicated documentation](/block-storage/api-cli/managing-a-volume/#increasing-the-partition-size-of-the-volume-with-growpart) to find out how to increase your volume's partition size. - - diff --git a/pages/block-storage/how-to/unmount-a-volume.mdx b/pages/block-storage/how-to/unmount-a-volume.mdx index 1e37a869b3..11baf12e6c 100644 --- a/pages/block-storage/how-to/unmount-a-volume.mdx +++ b/pages/block-storage/how-to/unmount-a-volume.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content: paragraph: This guide explains how to safely unmount a Block Storage volume from your Scaleway Instance to avoid data loss. tags: unmount umount disconnect unlink block volume dates: - validation: 2024-12-06 + validation: 2025-03-24 posted: 2019-11-29 categories: - block-storage diff --git a/pages/instances/how-to/create-a-block-volume.mdx b/pages/instances/how-to/create-a-block-volume.mdx deleted file mode 100644 index 68b6263fc6..0000000000 --- a/pages/instances/how-to/create-a-block-volume.mdx +++ /dev/null @@ -1,47 +0,0 @@ ---- -meta: - title: How to create a Block Storage volume - description: This page explains how to create Block Storage volumes in Scaleway -content: - h1: How to create a Block Storage volume - paragraph: This page explains how to create Block Storage volumes in Scaleway -tags: create volume add -dates: - validation: 2025-02-25 - posted: 2023-11-23 -categories: - - instances - - compute ---- - - - -- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com) -- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization - - - This procedure refers to legacy block volumes. To low latency block volumes, refer to the [dedicated documentation](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/). - - -- -1. Click **Instances** in the **Compute** section of the side menu. The [Instances page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays. -2. Click the **Volumes** tab to display a list of all your current volumes. -3. Click **Create volume** to create a volume that can be attached to any of your Instances. -4. Choose an Availability Zone for the volume. - - The volume must be in the same Availability Zone as the Instance you want to connect it to. - -5. Enter the volume name and select a size. -6. Configure the volume type. You can either create a **Block Storage** or **Local Storage** volume. - - To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/block-storage/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**. - You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation. - - Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`. - This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage. - -7. Click **Create volume** to confirm. - - - You can also [create](/block-storage/how-to/create-a-volume/) Block Storage volumes from the [Block Storage console section](https://console.scaleway.com/block-storage/). - \ No newline at end of file