Deploying cloud storage in Azure should keep pace with how quickly you move from design to proof of concept to production. That’s why we’re excited to announce the upcoming general availability (GA) of the redesigned Cloud Volumes ONTAP deployment experience for Azure.
This new, Azure-first deployment UI delivers a simpler, faster, and more modern way to deploy Cloud Volumes ONTAP, helping teams spend less time navigating setup steps and more time delivering value.
Built for Cloud Teams Deploying on Azure
The redesigned Azure deployment experience is designed specifically for:
- Cloud architects designing scalable Azure environments
- Storage administrators managing enterprise data services
- DevOps and platform engineers who value speed, clarity, and automation
Whether you’re spinning up your first Cloud Volumes ONTAP environment or expanding existing deployments, the new experience is optimized for how teams deploy storage in Azure today.
A Simplified Cloud Storage Deployment Experience for Azure
For cloud architects, storage administrators, and DevOps teams deploying storage on Azure, the redesigned Cloud Volumes ONTAP Azure deployment UI is the simplified cloud storage deployment experience that accelerates time to value by consolidating complex, multi-step configuration into a single streamlined form and Quick Create option, backed by a modern, high-performance user interface.
What’s New in the Azure Deployment Experience
A Single, Simplified Deployment Form
The new Azure UI consolidates what was previously a multi-step wizard into one streamlined form, reducing context switching and making it easier to understand key configuration choices at a glance.
Quick Create for Faster Deployments
A new Quick Create option enables teams to deploy Cloud Volumes ONTAP in Azure even faster by focusing on essential inputs and applying recommended defaults based on best practices and insights from the field, which is ideal for evaluations, POCs, and rapid rollouts.
Modernized UI with Better Performance
Behind the scenes, the Azure deployment experience has undergone a complete code refactor, resulting in:
- Noticeably faster load times
- A cleaner, more responsive interface
- A more consistent, modern look and feel aligned with today’s cloud management expectations
Primary Benefits
Faster Time to Value
By reducing deployment steps and simplifying configuration, the redesigned UI helps customers get Cloud Volumes ONTAP up and running in Azure more quickly for evaluations, proofs of concept, and production environments.
Reduced Deployment Complexity
A cleaner, more intuitive workflow minimizes early-stage friction and removes the need to navigate multiple screens just to complete a basic deployment.
Simplified Onboarding
The guided, consolidated experience makes it easier for teams to deploy Cloud Volumes ONTAP, even without deep prior expertise, while still supporting more advanced configurations when needed.
A Smoother Path from Evaluation to Production
Teams can start quickly and scale confidently, moving from initial deployments to full-featured Cloud Volumes ONTAP environments without rework or redeployment.
Built-in best practices
Many configuration decisions are now pre-selected based on best practices and insights derived from real-world usage. For example, default VM instance choices reflect commonly used and proven configurations across customer deployments.
This reduces the number of decisions required during setup, helping teams move faster and deploy with greater confidence without needing to evaluate every option upfront. At the same time, all settings remain fully customizable after deployment to support evolving requirements.
Designed for Performance Today
The redesigned Azure deployment UI represents a foundational improvement. The underlying architecture now provides a stronger platform for continued enhancements to the deployment experience going forward.
As Cloud Volumes ONTAP continues to expand its Azure capabilities, including broader regional support and enhanced resilience, the deployment experience is now built to keep pace.
Get Started
Log in to the NetApp Console, choose Azure, and add a new Cloud Volumes ONTAP deployment. Experience a faster, more streamlined way to deploy enterprise-grade cloud storage.
Learn more about Cloud Volumes ONTAP.
