Browse PVC data
The PVC Viewer is a web-based file browser for PersistentVolumeClaims. Use it to browse directories, upload files, download data, and quick-edit text files without mounting the PVC locally or launching a full Workbench session.
Prerequisites
- A Kubernetes cluster in ready status
- At least one PersistentVolumeClaim on the cluster (see Work with PVCs)
Create a PVC Viewer
- Click Workbench in the left sidebar, then click PVC Viewer under the Develop section.
- Click + New PVC Viewer in the top-right corner.
- Fill in the creation dialog:
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | No | Auto-generated if omitted |
| PVC | Yes | The PersistentVolumeClaim to browse |
| Compute pool | No | Only pools tagged for PVC Viewer appear |
- Expand Advanced Options to override the default filebrowser image version if needed.
- Click Create.
Browse and manage files
- Wait for the status to change to Running.
- Click Open to launch the file browser in your browser.
From the file browser you can:
- Browse directories and files in the PVC
- Upload files from your local machine
- Download files to your local machine
- Edit text files directly in the browser
Delete a PVC Viewer
Click the ... menu and select Delete. This tears down the viewer only; your PVC and its data are not affected.
The PVC Viewer uses minimal compute. Delete it when you are finished to free the pod.
Related
- Work with PVCs for creating and configuring PVCs
- Mount storage in sessions