When I setup the exports on my Netapp, they were set to thin provisioned prior to adding to XS. Just like if this was a regular implementation without CCP/ACS. Just letting my NetApp Edge T appliances handle the Thin provisioning and snap mirror. Interesting though, I will look into it, but it seems to be working correctly. Thanks
On May 31, 2013, at 12:08 PM, Geoff Higginbottom <geoff.higginbot...@shapeblue.com> wrote: > The problem with this approach is that it does not support thin provisioning > so you cannot use the storage-overprovisioning settings meaning you will not > use your storage efficiently. > > Regards > > Geoff Higginbottom > > D: +44 20 3603 0542 | S: +44 20 3603 0540 | M: +447968161581 > > geoff.higginbot...@shapeblue.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Len Bellemore [mailto:len.bellem...@controlcircle.com] > Sent: 31 May 2013 16:46 > To: users@cloudstack.apache.org > Subject: RE: unable to add nfs primary storage with xenserver hosts > > Nice one. I'll give that a go > > Thanks a bunch for your help > > -----Original Message----- > From: Todd Pigram [mailto:t...@toddpigram.com] > Sent: 31 May 2013 16:40 > To: users@cloudstack.apache.org > Subject: Re: unable to add nfs primary storage with xenserver hosts > > Yes. Works with basic or advanced zones. Setup the storage via XenCenter as a > NFS VHD. Also works with ISCI. I have done it both ways. > > > > > On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Len Bellemore < > len.bellem...@controlcircle.com> wrote: > >> Interesting. Is that even for NFS? >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Todd Pigram [mailto:t...@toddpigram.com] >> Sent: 31 May 2013 16:31 >> To: users@cloudstack.apache.org >> Subject: Re: unable to add nfs primary storage with xenserver hosts >> >> Len, >> >> I have found that it is better to presetup the primary storage on >> XS6.1 then while adding in the via CCP UI, select PreSteup and provide >> the storage tag. Works like a champ. This how i have my Prod and test >> environments going to NetApp and Dev environments going to a Whiptail. >> >> >> On May 31, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Len Bellemore >> <len.bellem...@controlcircle.com> wrote: >> >>> Fair enough. I might have an answer anyway, which I will post when >>> I >> confirm whether it worked or not. >>> >>> Thanks guys >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Chip Childers [mailto:chip.child...@sungard.com] >>> Sent: 31 May 2013 14:36 >>> To: users@cloudstack.apache.org >>> Subject: Re: unable to add nfs primary storage with xenserver hosts >>> >>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 12:35:59PM +0000, Len Bellemore wrote: >>>> Actually I'm using CloudPlatform 3.06, so according to the docs >>>> that >> I've seen, it should work... >>> >>> It's best to ask Citrix support then. This is the user list for the >> Apache CloudStack project. CCP is a distro of this project, but we >> aren't all aware of the bits that go into it. >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Kirk Jantzer [mailto:kirk.jant...@gmail.com] >>>> Sent: 31 May 2013 13:29 >>>> To: Cloudstack users mailing list >>>> Subject: Re: unable to add nfs primary storage with xenserver hosts >>>> >>>> XS 6.1 doesn't work with the current releases (4.0.x); you'll have >>>> to >> use XS 6.0.1. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:11 AM, Len Bellemore < >> len.bellem...@controlcircle.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Guys, >>>>> >>>>> I've got two XenServer 6.1 hosts and I am trying to add some >>>>> Primary Storage to them. >>>>> >>>>> When I add the Primary Storage via the cloudstack interface, the >>>>> SR is created in my XenPool, but the process bombs out in >>>>> Cloudstack with the following error: >>>>> >>>>> Add host failed due to ModifyStoragePoolCommand >>>>> failedModifyStoragePoolCommand add XenAPIException:Unable to setup >>>>> heartbeat file entry on SR a9795bae-81bf-9e0c-e657-4d432fd7518d >>>>> due to #6# heartbeat file >>>>> /var/run/sr-mount/a9795bae-81bf-9e0c-e657-4d432fd7518d/hb-43190217 >>>>> -d >>>>> 65 >>>>> d-48ea-a17a-06cd48a357a6 doesn't exist >>>>> host:43190217-d65d-48ea-a17a-06cd48a357a6 pool: >>>>> 192.168.0.1/vol/nfs_volume >>>>> >>>>> The SR is still available on my XenPool and it looks like it's set >>>>> up properly, just not visible in Cloudstack., >>>>> >>>>> Any ideas? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Len >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Kirk Jantzer >>>> c: (678) 561-5475 >>>> http://about.met/kirkjantzer >>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> Todd Pigram >> t...@toddpigram.com >> >> >> > > This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended > solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or > opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily > represent those of Shape Blue Ltd or related companies. If you are not the > intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any action based upon > its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please contact the sender if you > believe you have received this email in error. Shape Blue Ltd is a company > incorporated in England & Wales. ShapeBlue Services India LLP is operated > under license from Shape Blue Ltd. ShapeBlue is a registered trademark. > Todd Pigram t...@toddpigram.com
