Which two storage types are required before installing Automation Assets?

Before installing Automation Assets in IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2, specific storage types must be provisioned to support asset data and metadata storage. These storage types are required to ensure proper functioning and persistence of Automation Assets in an OpenShift-based deployment.

Asset Data Storage (File RWX Volume)

This storage is used to store asset files, which need to be accessible by multiple pods simultaneously.

It requires a shared file storage with ReadWriteMany (RWX) access mode, ensuring multiple replicas can access the data.

Example: NFS (Network File System) or OpenShift persistent storage supporting RWX.

Asset Metadata Storage (Block RWO Volume)

This storage is used for managing metadata related to automation assets.

It requires a block storage with ReadWriteOnce (RWO) access mode, which ensures exclusive access by a single node at a time for consistency.

Example: IBM Cloud Block Storage, OpenShift Container Storage (OCS) with RWO mode.

C. Asset ephemeral storage - a Block RWX volume (Incorrect)

There is no requirement for ephemeral storage in Automation Assets. Persistent storage is necessary for both asset data and metadata.

D. Automation data storage - a Block RWO volume (Incorrect)

Automation Assets specifically require file-based RWX storage for asset data, not block-based storage.

E. Automation metadata storage - a File RWX volume (Incorrect)

The metadata storage requires block-based RWO storage, not file-based RWX storage.

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Documentation: Automation Assets Storage Requirements

IBM OpenShift Storage Documentation: Persistent Storage Configuration

IBM Cloud Block Storage: Storage Requirements for CP4I

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