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Using Multiple Storage Pools with LXD
As of LXD 2.5, LXD offers the ability to manage the storage backends and pools used to store container data, allowing for greater stability, enhanced speeds, and convenient configuration. In this lab, we update a misconfigured storage pool, create an experimental storage block, and add a final storage block for backups.

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Challenge
Update the ZFS File System
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View the current storage configuration for the server:
lxc storage list
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Edit the
default
storage pool so it contains a description noting it's for a test:lxc storage edit default
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Update the
description
parameter to "ZFS test pool". -
Save and exit if editing the file directly.
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Challenge
Create a btrfs File System
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Create a file system using the btrfs backend on
/dev/nvme2n1
, using 5GB of space:lxc storage create experimental btrfs source=/dev/nvme2n1 size=5
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Edit the
experimental
storage pool so it contains a description noting it's for a test:lxc storage edit experimental
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Update the
description
parameter to "btrfs test". -
Save and exit if editing the file directly.
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Challenge
Create a Directory File System
- Create a file system using the directory storage backend:
lxc storage create backups dir
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