How to add cifs share path to SCVMM

AllenChang — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:29:23 GMT

I login to scvmm use the account [scvmmsvc]
I create a CIFS SVM, and create a share,

and give the scvmmsvc ntfs and cifs permission both full controller

But When I create a library share in SCVMM,

it show me error, it tell me I don't have share permission,

Is anyone tell me how to create a library share in SCVMM?

Re: How to add cifs share path to SCVMM

Ashutosh_Sharma — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:50:47 GMT

Hi Allen,

I am reaching out to see if you still need help with the above request. I am sharing a few self-help options that would come in handy if you are trying to enable integration between NetApp ONTAP storage systems and Microsoft System Centre Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), specifically via SAN/NAS protocol: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/netapp-solutions-virtualization/hyperv/hyperv-smis.html#introduction

More specifically, I have shared a step-by-step procedure that you can use to integrate the Share based on the CIFS file server into the SCVMM:

To add a CIFS (SMB) share from a NetApp storage system to System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), especially in a Hyper-V environment, you need to follow a few key steps. Here's a consolidated guide based on Microsoft's and NetApp's documentation[1][2][3]:

✅ Prerequisites

NetApp ONTAP Configuration:
- Ensure your NetApp system is running ONTAP 9 or later.
- CIFS license must be enabled on the NetApp system.
- Create a Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) with a CIFS volume and share. NetApp Guide [4]
- Join the SVM to your Active Directory domain.
- Ensure the CIFS share is accessible from the SCVMM server.
Networking & Permissions:
- Ensure WinRM is enabled and accessible on the NetApp SVM.
- The SCVMM server must be able to resolve and reach the NetApp SVM.
- Add the SCVMM service account or computer account to the local Administrators group on the NetApp SVM.
Install NetApp SMI-S Provider (Optional but Recommended):
- Download and install the NetApp SMI-S Provider 5.2.7.
- This enables SCVMM to discover and manage NetApp storage via a standardised interface.
- NetApp SMI-S Provider Documentation [3]

🛠️ Steps to Add CIFS Share to SCVMM

1. Add File Server to SCVMM

Open SCVMM Console.
Go to Fabric > Storage > Add Resources > Storage Devices.
In the Add Storage Devices Wizard:
- Select Provider Type: Choose Windows-based file server.
- Specify Discovery Scope: Enter the FQDN or IP of the NetApp SVM.
- If the SVM is in an untrusted domain, check the box for "This computer is in an untrusted Active Directory domain".
- Select a Run As account with access to the SVM.
- SCVMM will attempt to discover available shares.

2. Select and Add File Shares

Once discovered, select the CIFS shares you want to manage.
Click Next, review the summary, and click Finish.

3. Assign File Shares to Hosts

Go to Fabric > Servers > All Hosts.
Select the target Hyper-V host or cluster.
In the Host Properties, go to Host Access.
Assign the file share and specify the Run As account.

⚠️ Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter WinRM errors, ensure:
- WinRM is enabled on the NetApp SVM: Run winrm quickconfig.
- Firewall rules allow WinRM traffic.
- DNS resolution is working correctly.
- The SMI-S Provider is properly installed and configured.

More on troubleshooting: NetApp KB on SCVMM Integration Issues [2]

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