# Create Data Stores

To a limited extent, data stores can be created from this view. In order to create a data store, you would need to first have an integrated 3Par server. See the section on storage servers for more information on setting up this integration.

NOTE

For all other data store types, create the needed data store within the target Cloud and VM Essentials will automatically sync in the data store on the next Cloud sync. You can force a Cloud sync from the Cloud Detail Page (Infrastructure > Clouds > Selected Cloud > RefreshMenu > Short).

- Navigate to Infrastructure > Storage > Data Stores
- Click +ADD
- Enter a Name, select a VMware Cloud, select a 3Par Volume, and select a Host Group
- Manage permissions in the Group Access and Tenant Permissions sections, if needed
- Click SAVE CHANGES
