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FAS50 upgrade 9.16.1P7 to 9.17.1P10 - SnapCenter 5.0 EOVS compatibility?
Hi all, We are planning upgrade of a FAS50 from ONTAP 9.16.1P7 to 9.17.1P10. Reason for upgrade is controller panic/reboot related with mgwd becoming unresponsive. Fix for our issue is confirmed on 9.17.1P10 and not available on 9.16.1 patches. Before upgrade we want make sure nothing on our environment can be affected.…
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Building a Disaster Recovery strategy using Transact-SQL snapshot backup in Server 2022
Databases are a vital part of many mission-critical applications and require consistent reliable uptimes, often with a near zero Recovery Point Objective and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of less than few minutes. One of the most critical responsibilities of a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is to implement and…
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How Google Cloud NetApp Volumes (GCNV) Cuts SQL Server TCO
Enterprises running Microsoft SQL Server on Google Cloud are constantly looking for ways to simplify architectures, improve resilience, and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Traditionally, conversations around cost optimization have often pushed teams toward choosing one high‑availability deployment model over…
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Simplify SQL Server log troubleshooting with the AI-powered log analyzer in NetApp Workload Factory
Microsoft SQL Server databases are a mainstay of enterprise deployments. But SQL Server logs are known to produce a large volume of logs that are often difficult to interpret because of their complex and technical format. Understanding these logs and diagnosing the root causes of issues typically requires in-depth…
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NetApp BlueXP Backup and Recovery for MSSQL with advanced protection in hybrid cloud is now GA
Many customers face challenges related to database discovery, resiliency, data archival, long-term retention, and infrastructure operational challenges. Your databases could be residing anywhere across hybrid cloud, on-premises, hyperscalers which could be hosted on Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO), first party service on AWS FSx…
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NetApp backup and recovery service preview for protecting SQL Server workload
Are you finding it challenging to create a secure and immutable backup of large MSSQL datasets that continue to grow year over year, whether in the cloud (such as CVO Azure or AWS FSxN) or on-premises? Is your restore and recovery process taking hours instead of minutes? Do you aim for faster development cycles and quicker…
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AdvisorEngine improved SQL Server performance sixfold and reduced costs 50%
When companies need financial management and planning, they can turn to AdvisorEngine. This US-based wealth management service provider offers tools and services that help financial advisors assist clients manage portfolios and stay ahead of the curve. But AdvisorEngine was having issues around the performance of the…
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End-to-end storage data management for Microsoft SQL Server with NetApp BlueXP
As organizations look to simplify day to day operations, there are numerous tools available in the market . Modern tools provide a simplified way to manage data but they are limited to specific tasks. There is no single tool that can assist in the provisioning of storage, discovery and protection of a database. Plus there…
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Automatic PostgreSQL database deployment with BlueXP workload factory on AWS
The open-source PostgreSQL is one of today’s most relied-upon databases. While much of the popularity of PostgreSQL can be attributed to its license-free and open-source nature, it’s also complemented by sophisticated, enterprise-grade features. How can you get started with your own PostgreSQL database using AWS storage?…
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Translate your on-premises database to AWS with the BlueXP workload factory migration advisor
Moving databases from on-premises environments to AWS can present some unique hurdles. That’s because there are inherent differences to how these two environments operate. Do you know how your self-managed database needs to be configured to run optimally on AWS? Figuring that out on your own can take a lot of…