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One thing to note about using IPv6 addresses is that some tools require a different format when attempting to connect directly via the IP address. In general we recommend to use our helper DNS record or use a DNS record in place of the IPv6 address.
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Description: <your_description>
Type:(No volume type) LVM
Size (GB): 25
Availability Zone: (Any availability zone)
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Log into your instance via ssh.
Format the volume:
Code Block $ sudo mkfs.ext4 /dev/sdc
Info Attached volumes will typically be assigned device names in sequential order (i.e. /dev/sdc, /dev/sdd, /dev/sde, etc.)
List all disks from within the instance with:
Code Block $ sudo fdisk -l
Info /dev/sda and /dev/sdb are the system volumes that make up the instance.
Create a mount point for the volume:
Code Block $ sudo mkdir /mnt/<mount_point_name>
Mount the volume device to the mount point:
Code Block $ sudo mount /dev/sdc /mnt/<mount_point_name>
Permissions may need to be changed on the new volume, as they are initially set to root:
Code Block $ sudo chown ubuntu:ubuntu /mnt/<mount_point_name>
Additional information on how to use other volume types is available in our Advanced Guide under Volume Types.
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Backups
The Cybera Rapid Access Cloud is offered on a best-effort basis and it is the users’ responsibility to ensure appropriate backups of all their data are made. While Cybera’s record for uptime and data-loss is very good, we strongly encourage all of our users to ensure regular backups are made.
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