What is Storage Pool in Windows Server 2012?
Posted in windows | 2022-04-02
What is a Storage Pool Windows Server?
A storage pool in Windows Server eliminates the need for a raid configuration at the physical level of the server and manages it directly in Windows. Once the pool is created, it is possible to create a virtual disk that according to the number of physical disks will be mirror or parity Raid 5/6.
What is Storage Pool?
A storage pool is a collection of physical disks. A storage pool enables storage aggregation, elastic capacity expansion, and delegated administration. From a storage pool, you can create one or more virtual disks. These virtual disks are also referred to as storage spaces .
How do I Setup a Storage Pool in Windows Server 2012?
Step 1: Open Server Manager, then select “File and Storage Services.”
Step 2: Select “Storage Pools” from the left side menu.
Step 3: Click Next on the “Before you begin” dialog.
Step 4: Name your storage pool.
What is Difference between Volume and Storage Pool?
After a storage pool has been created, you can create one or multiple volumes on it. A volume is a unit of data storage and may be expanded if the associated storage pool contains allocatable space. At least one volume must be created before you can start storing data on your Synology NAS.