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Launch instance dialogue box ([[ https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horizon_Trove_Screenshot.png | screenshot ]]): - Remove: "Specify the details for launching an instance." - Availability zone: - Are there any options other than nova? If not, remove this field - Instance name: what are recommended naming conventions? are there names to avoid? - Volume size - Move the recommendation text to be directly associated with this field instead of floating on the side. "Please note: The value specified in the Volume Size field should be greater than 0, however, some configurations do not support specifying volume size. If specifying the volume size results in an error stating volume support is not enabled, enter 0. - Can the logic that throws this error just "enter 0" in this field instead of asking the human to do it? - What *should* a user put in this field, and what *may* they put in? 100 GB? 5000? If I don't know what I need, what value should I start with? - Volume type: what does this mean, and what should I select? What is the difference between "_DEFAULT_" and "standard"? - Type and version of datastore: does this mean I must already have a datastore? what if my datastore uses an older or newer version of postresql / mariadb / mysql than those listed? OR, does "datastore" in this context refer to specific datastores of which we know the version, like [[ https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Replicas | wiki replicas ]] or [[ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Data_dumps | data dumps ]]? If the latter, could the UI provide a nice affordance by providing links to where someone can quickly find out the type and version of these known datastores, or can we skip that step for them by indicating the type and version of the most commonly-used datastores in this dropdown menu? - Flavor: how should I know what to pick here? what is a reasonable default if I don't know what I'm doing?

Questions and improvements for the Database "Launch instance" dialogue box ([[ https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horizon_Trove_Screenshot.png | screenshot ]]). While some of these are UI improvements you can take or leave, I would like to at least be able to document the answers to these questions in the revised Trove doc: - Remove: "Specify the details for launching an instance." - Availability zone: - Are there any options other than nova? If not, remove this field - Instance name: what are recommended naming conventions? are there names to avoid? - Volume size - Move the recommendation text to be directly associated with this field instead of floating on the side. "Please note: The value specified in the Volume Size field should be greater than 0, however, some configurations do not support specifying volume size. If specifying the volume size results in an error stating volume support is not enabled, enter 0. - Can the logic that throws this error just "enter 0" in this field instead of asking the human to do it? - What *should* a user put in this field, and what *may* they put in? 100 GB? 5000? If I don't know what I need, what value should I start with? - Volume type: what does this mean, and what should I select? What is the difference between "_DEFAULT_" and "standard"? - Type and version of datastore: does this mean I must already have a datastore? what if my datastore uses an older or newer version of postresql / mariadb / mysql than those listed? OR, does "datastore" in this context refer to specific datastores of which we know the version, like [[ https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Replicas | wiki replicas ]] or [[ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Data_dumps | data dumps ]]? If the latter, could the UI provide a nice affordance by providing links to where someone can quickly find out the type and version of these known datastores, or can we skip that step for them by indicating the type and version of the most commonly-used datastores in this dropdown menu? - Flavor: how should I know what to pick here? what is a reasonable default if I don't know what I'm doing? - TODO: Add a link in the UI to the documentation that provides context and more guidance for those who need it.

Questions and improvements for the Database "Launch instance" dialogue box ([[ https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horizon_Trove_Screenshot.png | screenshot ]]). While some of these are UI improvements you can take or leave, I would like to at least be able to document the answers to these questions in the revised Trove doc: - Remove: "Specify the details for launching an instance." - Availability zone: - Are there any options other than nova? If not, remove this field - Instance name: what are recommended naming conventions? are there names to avoid? - Volume size - Move the recommendation text to be directly associated with this field instead of floating on the side. "Please note: The value specified in the Volume Size field should be greater than 0, however, some configurations do not support specifying volume size. If specifying the volume size results in an error stating volume support is not enabled, enter 0. - Can the logic that throws this error just "enter 0" in this field instead of asking the human to do it? - What *should* a user put in this field, and what *may* they put in? 100 GB? 5000? If I don't know what I need, what value should I start with? - Volume type: what does this mean, and what should I select? What is the difference between "_DEFAULT_" and "standard"? - Type and version of datastore: does this mean I must already have a datastore? what if my datastore uses an older or newer version of postresql / mariadb / mysql than those listed? OR, does "datastore" in this context refer to specific datastores of which we know the version, like [[ https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Replicas | wiki replicas ]] or [[ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Data_dumps | data dumps ]]? If the latter, could the UI provide a nice affordance by providing links to where someone can quickly find out the type and version of these known datastores, or can we skip that step for them by indicating the type and version of the most commonly-used datastores in this dropdown menu? - Flavor: how should I know what to pick here? what is a reasonable default if I don't know what I'm doing? - TODO: Add a link in the UI to the documentation that provides context and more guidance for those who need it.