Description

The purpose of this issue is to introduce a new configuration option, enable_model_folders, to the webserver configuration. This option will control the visibility of the Models section and the MODEL type in the usage mode within the Data & Storage page of the http://Backend.AI Web UI. When enabled, users will be able to see and interact with the Models section and MODEL type. When disabled, these options will be hidden from the UI.

Objective

• To provide administrators with the ability to show or hide the Models section and MODEL type in the usage mode on the Data & Storage page.
• To enhance the customization capabilities of the http://Backend.AI Web UI based on the specific needs and preferences of different environments.

Expected Behavior

• When enable_model_folders is set to true in the webserver configuration:
  • The Models section and MODEL type in the usage mode are visible and accessible to users on the Data & Storage page.
• When enable_model_folders is set to false:
  • The Models section and MODEL type in the usage mode are hidden from the Data & Storage page, making them inaccessible to users.

Implementation Notes

• This feature requires updates to both the http://Backend.AI webserver configuration and the Web UI to respect the new enable_model_folders option.
• Adequate testing should be conducted to ensure that enabling/disabling the option reflects correctly on the Web UI.

Additional Context

This feature is aimed at providing a more tailored user experience by allowing administrators to control the visibility of specific features based on their relevance and utility in different deployment scenarios.