Shared storage for Modeling and Simulation Workbench
To enable cross team and/or cross-organization collaboration in a secure manner within the workbench, a shared storage resource allows for selective data sharing between collaborating parties. It's an Azure NetApp Files based storage volume and is available to deploy in multiples of 4 TBs. Workbench owners can create multiple shared storage instances on demand and dynamically link them to existing chambers to facilitate secure collaboration.
Users who are provisioned to a specific chamber can access all shared storage volumes linked to that chamber. Once users get deprovisioned from a chamber or that chamber gets deleted, they lose access to any linked shared storage volumes.
Key features of shared storage
Performance: A shared storage resource within the workbench is high-performance Azure NetApp Files based, targeting complex engineering workloads. It isn't limited to being used as a data transfer mechanism. The resource can also be used to run simulations.
Scalability: Users can adjust the storage capacity and performance tier according to their needs, just like chamber private storage.
Management: Workbench Owners can manage storage capacity, resize storage, and change performance tiers through the Azure portal.