Block storage for Linux

Block storage is predominantly for single server access, it can be used by multiple servers in a clustered deployment if the clustering software is controlling the writes of the cluster nodes.

Detailed instructions for connecting a Block Storage volume to a Linux server can be found here

http://knowledgelayer.softlayer.com/procedure/accessing-block-storage-linux

Link to Youtube video by Eamonn Killian – Part 1 – Setting Up Endurance Storage

Link to Youtube video by Eamonn Killian – Part 2 – Mounting Endurance Storage Volumes Linux