Storage

These how-to guides cover common operations related to storage in LXD.

Create and manage storage

LXD storage pools contain instance volumes and custom volumes, as well as buckets accessible via the S3 protocol.

• Manage pools
• Manage volumes
• Manage buckets

Extend storage use

Instance volumes can be created directly in a specific storage pool. Custom volumes can also be moved, copied, and backed up.

• Create or move an instance in a pool
• Back up a custom volume
• Move or copy a custom volume

Use storage with Kubernetes

The LXD CSI driver integrates LXD storage backends with Kubernetes.

• Use the LXD CSI driver with Kubernetes

Related topics

Explanation:

• Storage pools, volumes, and buckets

Reference:

• Storage drivers