AI Studio - Data Storage

Welcome to AI Studio Data Storage—a central hub for securely creating, managing, and organising files that power your AI projects. This guide walks you through setting up new storage, configuring access controls, structuring files and folders, and seamlessly integrating storage into workspaces and application deployments. Whether you’re managing private resources or collaborating across teams, AI Studio provides flexible and efficient tools to keep your project data organised, accessible, and ready for action.

Step 1

To begin, access the data storage section in AI Studio.

Step 2

Navigate to the storage section to create new file storage. This allows you to manage your resources efficiently. Click "Create New Storage" to set up a dedicated space for your files.

Step 3

Ensure you enter a descriptive storage name to keep everything well-organised.

Step 4

Determine the appropriate storage access settings. Set it to "Private" for confidential projects, or "Shared" for collaborative efforts.

Step 5

You can also specify which groups should have access to this storage for targeted collaboration.

Step 6

You have the option to share the storage with multiple groups to enhance collaboration.To modify group access, simply click the cross icon next to the group name to remove it.

Step 7

Next, choose your preferred storage size from the dropdown to fit your needs.

Step 8

Once you've finalised the accessibility settings, click "Save" to create your new storage.

Step 9

Access your newly created storage to organise files.

Step 10

Click on "Add a New File" to upload files.

Step 11

After uploading, click on the three dots next to a file to explore options such as downloading or deleting for full control.

Step 12

You can create folders within the data storage. Click on the "Add New Folder" button.

Step 13

Provide a folder name to keep your project files structured.

Step 14

Finalise your setup by clicking "Create Folder".

Step 15

The folder is now successfully created.

Step 16

Use the "Go Back" button to return to the main storage page.

Step 17

By clicking the three dots, you can access more storage options, including edit and delete.

Step 18

Edit the storage details to update its name or modify access settings as needed. Update the storage name for easier identification and management.

Step 19

Save your changes by clicking "Update Storage."

Step 20

The updated storage name will be displayed here.

Step 21

Let's explore how to use the storage we've just created. Navigate to the workspace section.

Step 22

Click "Create Workspace" to set up a new workspace environment.

Step 23

Provide a name to the workspace.

Step 24

Within the workspace feature, you can add storage. Select the appropriate storage for your workspace to ensure your application has access to the necessary files. Choose the data storage to attach from the dropdown menu.

Step 25

Once you've attached a storage to your workspace image, the storage will appear as a folder when you open the workspace. In the Jupyter Lab workspace, the storage is accessible as a folder, allowing you to manage files easily.

Step 26

Files in the storage will also be accessible for the notebooks created in this workspace.

Step 27

Upload Gradio application files to the storage.

Step 28

You can edit or expand the code directly within the code editor. Also, you can run the applications using the uploaded application files.

Step 29

Verify the file changes we made through workspace by navigating to the storage section.

Step 30

Now, Let's explore the use of data storage in application deployment. Click "Create Project" to start a new deployment.

Step 31

Begin by naming your project for straightforward identification.

Step 32

Choose "Application Deployment" for streamlined app hosting with frameworks like Streamlit, Gradio, Dash, etc.

Step 33

Click "Create & Continue" to quickly set up your deployment workflow.

Step 34

In the second step, you have the option to select data storage as a file source, crucial for deploying applications with necessary files.

Step 35

Select your data storage from the dropdown menu. Choose desired option

Step 36

If you uploaded the app.py and requirements.txt files in the storage, the application deployment will execute the app.py file. Click "Try This App" to see the Gradio application running in a new tab.

Step 37

To delete a storage, click the three dots on the storage card. This will present several options. Click "Delete." Confirm the deletion by clicking "Delete" again. The storage will be removed.

Done

Congratulations! You have completed the walkthrough of AI Studio Data Storage.