Create a Backup Volume from an Ably Request
Turn a clear backup storage request into a persistent volume provisioning task.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create New Block Storage Volume
Tool to create a new block storage volume. use when you need to provision persistent block storage after confirming the target region supports volumes. example: "create a 100 gib ext4 backup volume named 'db-backup' in nyc1."
Why this helps
Storage requests can stall while someone checks the details and repeats them in the cloud dashboard.
- Reduce repeated entry for routine storage requests.
- Keep the requested volume details together in the run.
- Make storage provisioning easier to track.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and DigitalOcean once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named for backup volume requests.
- 3Tell Notis to create a volume only when the request includes name, size, filesystem, and region.
- 4Select the webhook trigger and report channel.
- 5Test with one real request and confirm the region supports volumes.
Questions about this workflow
What must the request include?
Include the volume name, size, filesystem, and region. The region must support block storage.
Does this workflow attach the volume to a server?
No. The available action creates a new volume; it does not attach it to a droplet.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Digital ocean. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Digital ocean actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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