Procedure 12.7. Attaching POSIX Compliant File System Storage

1. Click the Storage resource tab to list the existing storage domains in the results list.
2. Click New Domain to open the New Domain window.
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   Figure 12.5. POSIX Storage

3. Enter the Name for the storage domain.
4. Select the Data Center to be associated with the storage domain. The Data Center selected must be of type POSIX (POSIX compliant FS). Alternatively, select (none).
5. Select Data / POSIX compliant FS from the Domain Function / Storage Type drop-down menu.
   If applicable, select the Format from the drop-down menu.
6. Select a host from the Use Host drop-down menu. Only hosts within the selected data center will be listed. The host that you select will be used to connect the storage domain.
7. Enter the Path to the POSIX file system, as you would normally provide it to the mount command.
8. Enter the VFS Type, as you would normally provide it to the mount command using the -t argument. See man mount for a list of valid VFS types.
9. Enter additional Mount Options, as you would normally provide them to the mount command using the -o argument. The mount options should be provided in a comma-separated list. See man mount for a list of valid mount options.
10. Click OK to attach the new Storage Domain and close the window.