# Pool Management

The pool management categorizes storage into Primary and Secondary sections. The storage pool functions as an abstraction layer, facilitating task movement and accommodating different storage classes.

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A Storage Pool must be configured before setting up a Workflow.
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#### Storage Pools Overview

Storage Pools are categorized based on the class of storage:

**Primary Storage**

* **Purpose**: Acts as the data source.
* **Types**: Can be either NAS Storage or Cloud Storage.

**Secondary Storage**

* **Purpose**: Serves as the data destination.

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## Pool Storage configuration

### For NAS Storage and Object Storage

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Navigate to: `Storage Service` > `Pool` > `NAS or Cloud Tab`

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### Pool Configuration for NAS & CLOUD

1. **Select a Name for the Pool**
2. **Choose a Type:**
   * Primary Storage (available only for NAS & Cloud Pool)
3. **Specify Storage Details:**
   * For NAS Storage: Define the NAS Storage Name
   * For Object Storage: Define the Object Storage Name and Bucket
4. **Save the Form**