Unmounting Disks

Access VM

• Navigate to Product Details: Log in to your account and locate the VM for which you wish to modify the storage capacity, after clicking "Services" on the Dashboard and then "My Services".

• Log In to Your VM: Access your VM's console using the provided credentials either from "Product Details" noVNC Console or with another tool like SSH.

For Linux Operating Systems

Unmounting a disk in Linux ensures that all data is written to the disk before it's disconnected, preventing data loss or corruption.

• Check Mounted File Systems:

df -h

This command will display all mounted filesystems and their mount points, helping you identify the disk you wish to unmount.

• Unmount the Disk:

sudo umount /mnt/newdisk

Replace /mnt/newdisk with the mount point of your disk. If the disk is busy, you may need to close any programs using it.

• Verify Unmount:

df -h

Run this command again to ensure the disk has been unmounted successfully.

For Windows Operating Systems

In Windows, unmounting a disk is typically referred to as "Ejecting" for removable drives or "Dismounting" for fixed drives. Here’s how to safely remove a disk:

1. Open Disk Management:

   • Press Win + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter.

2. Dismount the Volume:

   • Right-click on the volume you wish to remove and select "Change Drive Letter and Paths".

   • In the window that opens, click "Remove" and then "OK" to dismount the volume.