Select a workload to
customize the storage array configuration for a specific application,
such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Video Surveillance
applications, or VMware. You can select "Other application" if the
application you intend to use on this storage array is not listed.
This task
describes how to create volumes for an existing workload.
- When you are creating
volumes using an application-specific workload, the system may
recommend an optimized volume configuration to minimize contention
between application workload I/O and other traffic from your application
instance. You can review the recommended volume configuration and
edit, add, or delete the system-recommended volumes and characteristics
using the Add/Edit Volumes dialog box.
- When you are creating
volumes using "Other" applications (or applications without specific
volume creation support), you manually specify the volume configuration
using the Add/Edit Volumes dialog box.
- Do one of the
following:
- Select the Create volumes for an existing workload option to create
volumes for an existing workload.
- Select the Create a new workload option to define a new workload
for a supported application or for "Other" applications.
- Click Next.
- If your workload
is associated with a supported application type, enter the information
requested; otherwise, go to Step 3: Add or edit volumes.