ZAPI to REST

[ukauf]

AFAIK from 9.14.1 ONTAPI is removed from Date Ontap, right? So, when I try to connect to a 9.14.1 Cluster with the 9.14.1 Powershell toolkit I still need to use -ONTAPI ? So, the transition to REST isn't complete with 9.14.1 yet? Also there is no mapping information for connect-ncontroller as well as no mapping information for 9.14.1 on the dev site.

Anyone knows the actual progress and timeline for this?

kind regards

U

[chamfer · Accepted solution]

Hi @ukauf,

I don't have all the answers to your questions, but the best place to start is the NetApp KB article here which hits most of your questions:  (TLDR you have till ONTAP 9.18.1 before you need to get off ONTAPI (ZAPI))

https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/DM/REST-API/REST_API_KBs/FAQs_on_ZAPI_to_ONTAP_REST_API_transformation_for_CPC_(Customer_Product_Communiques)_noti...

Which ONTAP software version was to be the final version to support ONTAPIs (ZAPIs)?

• ONTAP 9.13.1 software, which is expected to release in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year 2023, will be the final version to offer normal support of ONTAPI.
• After further evaluation, we are announcing that EOA for ONTAPI is deferred to January 2024 instead of the earlier communicated date of January 2023.
• To facilitate a smooth transition from ONTAPI to REST API, ONTAPI access can be re-enabled if required on ONTAP 9.14.1 through 9.17.1.
  • ONTAPI access re-enablement will not be supported on ONTAP 9.18.1.
  • In ONTAP 9.14.1 or 9.15.1, if ONTAPI usage is detected at the time of upgrade, it will remain enabled by default. If ONTAPI usage is not detected, it will be disabled; customers have the option to reenable it using the CLI.
  • For ONTAPI access beyond the 9.15.1 release, please contact ng-ontapi-queries@netapp.com with a brief summary of any concerns about using or migrating to the REST API.