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Setting Up Storage

Overview​

NetActuate Storage lets you provision storage resources alongside your infrastructure so you can match the right storage model to each workload and location. From Infrastructure → Storage, you can deploy object storage for S3-style workflows or block storage for disk/volume-based workloads.

Storage options and common use cases​

  • S3 Bucket (Object Storage)

    • Use for S3-compatible storage such as backups, artifacts, logs, media, datasets, static assets, and application object storage.
    • Supports Public or Private access behavior for the HTTPS endpoint (see Public vs Private below).

  • S3 Object Store

    • Use when you need to deploy or manage the underlying object storage service construct (the “object store” that buckets live within), rather than only creating an individual bucket.
    • Typically used for more advanced object storage setups or when an environment is organized around object-store resources.

  • Block Device

    • Use when you need a single block volume for a VM or workload—commonly for boot/data disks, databases, or any application that expects a filesystem-backed disk.

  • Block Device Pool

    • Use when you need pooled block capacity that can be used dynamically across workloads (commonly for Kubernetes or multi-volume use cases).

Add a Storage Resource​

1) Navigate to Storage​

  1. In the top navigation bar, click Infrastructure.
  2. In the left sidebar, click Storage.
    • You’ll see a list/grid of your existing storage resources (each card shows the label, type, usage/capacity, and location).

2) Start the deploy flow​

  1. Click + Add (top-right).

This opens the Deploy Storage → Storage Details panel.

3) Fill out Storage Details​

Label​

  1. Enter a Label.
    • This is the friendly name that appears in your Storage list.

Location​

  1. Choose a Region.
  2. Choose a POP / City.
    • Storage is provisioned in the location you select, so choose where your workloads/users need it.

Storage Type​

  1. Open the Storage Type dropdown and select what you want to deploy:
  • S3 Bucket
  • S3 Object Store
  • Block Device
  • Block Device Pool

Tip: If your goal is “I need S3-style object storage,” choose S3 Bucket unless you specifically know you need S3 Object Store for your environment.

4) Capacity and billing (Autoscaling vs Reserved Capacity)​

After selecting a storage type (for example, S3 Bucket), the form reveals sizing/billing controls.

Autoscaling​

  • Autoscaling ON

    • Your storage capacity can grow with your usage.
    • The resource has no fixed quota/limit set via the capacity slider.
    • Billing is based on usage rather than a reserved capacity.

  • Autoscaling OFF

    • You reserve a specific capacity using the slider.
    • This sets a defined quota/limit for the resource.

5) Public vs Private (S3 buckets)​

If you’re creating an S3 Bucket, you’ll also see a toggle for bucket access:

  • Public bucket

    • The bucket is accessible via the HTTPS endpoint without requiring credentials.

  • Private bucket

    • The bucket’s HTTPS endpoint requires authentication credentials/keys.

Note: This setting is about access behavior for the HTTPS endpoint (public vs requires auth), not about whether the bucket exists or how you use S3 tooling.

6) Deploy​

  1. Review your selections (Label, Location, Storage Type, Autoscaling, Public/Private).
  2. Click Deploy.

After deployment, you’ll return to the Storage list and see the new resource as a card with its type and location.

Need Help?​

For guidance on complex setups, connect with a NetActuate infrastructure expert at support@netactuate.com or open a support ticket from the portal: portal.netactuate.com.