topic Re: How to create single name space with CIFS now VFM isn't about? in Network and Storage Protocols

How to create single name space with CIFS now VFM isn't about?

menzies — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:18:55 GMT

Hi All,

I have been getting quite a few queries recently from Partners wanting to put NetApp in place for CIFS but for customers who want to use DFS-R or create a single namespace across multiple sites. In the past I would have pointed people lovingly towards VFM, now VFM is out of the picture I was wondering how other people who delivering the DFS-R functionality.

Thanks in advance,

Craig

Re: How to create single name space with CIFS now VFM isn't about?

briangladstein — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:42:43 GMT

AutoVirt is worth checking out as a substitute for VFM. Like VFM, AutoVirt contains namespace functionality and data management tools all built together, but the namespace functionality is much more integrated and flexible.

Check out AutoVirt's swap-out program for VFM: http://www.autovirt.com/product/storagex-swapout-program.cfm

Re: How to create single name space with CIFS now VFM isn't about?

eric_krengel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:25:24 GMT

Is this the only other product out at the moment? I am too looking for other solutions, but would like to weigh all my options first.

Thanks.

Re: How to create single name space with CIFS now VFM isn't about?

edspiesautovirt — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:24:05 GMT

The only other solution that creates a namespace with CIFS is F5's ARX suite of appliances. If you would like to learn a little more about AutoVirt, please feel free to contact me.

Re: How to create single name space with CIFS now VFM isn't about?

pascalduk — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:40:01 GMT

How about some tooling just to manage your DFS roots?