1.2.2 Exascale Resources and Attributes

The metadata describing Exascale system objects is organized into a collection of resources. Exascale resources define the primary objects that Exascale users interact with, such as files, vaults, storage pools, volumes, and others.

Each resource contains a specific set of attributes. For example, every file has numerous attributes, including the file name, file size, and the name of the vault containing the file. Many attributes are automatically populated by the system, such as the file creation time. Some attributes, such as the size of a file, may be set during resource creation, while others, like the access control list (ACL), can be modified after creation.

At any point, users can utilize the Exascale Command Line (ESCLI) utility to view information about any Exascale resource and its attributes. See also Describing Resources and Attributes.