Google Cloud NetApp Volumes (NetApp Volumes) is a fully managed file storage service in Google Cloud, built on NetApp® ONTAP® technology. In addition to the existing Standard, Premium, and Extreme NetApp Volumes service levels, the recently released Flex service level offers software-defined ONTAP storage that’s fine-tuned for Kubernetes workloads and operated by Google Cloud. Combined with NetApp Astra™ Trident™, a Container Storage Interface (CSI) compliant dynamic storage orchestrator for Kubernetes, NetApp Volumes Flex is an ideal storage solution for your Kubernetes workloads. ... View more

Astra Trident for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes is out in tech preview! This article describes how to install, configure and use Astra Trident for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes with stateful applications running with Kubernetes in Google Cloud. ... View more

As organizations increase their use of AI, they face many challenges, including workload scalability and data availability. According to survey data, many projects have been perpetually stuck in the proof-of-concept phase due to an inability to overcome these challenges. A large ecosystem of MLOps (machine learning operations) tools and platforms has emerged to address this problem. We are constantly striving to help our customers implement these workflows by accelerating them with NetApp technology. ... View more

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI, the Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) framework is a game-changer, enabling foundation models to integrate private, contextual data for more informed responses. However, this innovation is not without its challenges. Data privacy, synchronization, and management complexity are just the tip of the iceberg. Companies must navigate the intricacies of data security, cost optimization, and scalability—all while ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. As we push the boundaries of Generative AI, addressing these challenges is critical for successful RAG implementation. ... View more

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, ransomware attacks remain one of the most significant threats to organizations worldwide. The financial and reputational damage caused by successful ransomware attacks can be devastating. NetApp is one of the first storage vendors with built-in threat detection and response for NAS systems, and we have recently achieved a remarkable milestone in the fight against ransomware. SE Labs, a renowned independent testing organization, has validated NetApp's AI-powered ransomware detection solution, reporting an impressive 99%  detection accuracy (i.e. a recall of 99%) with 100% legitimate accuracy (i.e., 0 false positives) resulting in a “AAA” rating for the cutting-edge cyber threat technology. ... View more