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Quick Start

    This chapter describes how to quickly install and use Huawei CSI to manage Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs).

    Huawei CSI Use Process

    Figure 1 CSI installation and use process

    Compatibility and Features

    Before using this plug-in, learn about its compatibility with Huawei storage, container platforms, and host operating systems (OSs), as well as supported features. For details, see Compatibility and Features .

    Installation Preparations

    Before installing Huawei CSI, you need to prepare the configurations of related environments such as container platforms and hosts. For details, see Installation Preparations .

    Installation and Deployment

    Huawei CSI provides two installation modes: installation using Helm and manual installation, which are suitable for different container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. For details, see Installation and Deployment .

    Creating a Storage Backend

    Before using Huawei CSI, you need to create storage backend resources. For details, see Configuring the Storage Backend .

    Using Huawei CSI

    Now, you can use Huawei CSI to manage PVCs. For details, see Configuring a StorageClass and Configuring PVs .