🚀This article explores how Workload Factory removes friction for EDA IT and engineering teams by automating and simplifying storage configuration, accelerating DevTest-environments’ setup, and ultimately boosting time to market.🚀 ... View more

We’re excited to announce the General Availability of a major enhancement to the Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) experience: a quick, easy, frictionless deployment flow for AWS, now available directly through the CVO deployment wizard. This new experience dramatically simplifies getting started with CVO by reducing steps, removing complexity, and accelerating time-to-value for proof-of-concepts, evaluations, and production-ready environments. Why This Matters Deploying CVO has always offered powerful flexibility, but early-stage evaluations can sometimes require navigating detailed configuration choices. That slows momentum at the exact moment you’re trying to validate value. This new flow removes friction so you can: Deploy CVO faster Spend less time configuring and more time delivering results Experience ONTAP’s capabilities in AWS with minimal effort It’s a smoother path from exploration to adoption. Key Benefits The enhanced deployment experience introduces a cleaner, more intuitive workflow that guides you through the essentials with far less friction. You can follow the streamlined path to get Cloud Volumes ONTAP up and running quickly, and if you need deeper control, you can switch to the Advanced path or fine‑tune individual settings after deployment. Choosing the streamlined path puts a powerful set of benefits at your fingertips: Fewer steps: A concise, guided flow centered on key actions. Smart defaults: Pre-populated values for common configurations Improved clarity: Better visibility into each stage of the setup Performance boost: Optimized backend processes for faster deployment Tracking & analytics: Built-in monitoring for continuous improvement What’s New You can now launch Cloud Volumes ONTAP in AWS using the new Quick Create wizard directly from the NetApp Console, delivering the fastest, most straightforward path to getting CVO up and running in the cloud.   NetApp Console CVO Creation Wizard Key Benefits Easy onboarding: Fast path deployment Faster evaluation: Immediate access to CVO, shorter time-to-value Smooth transition: Move from Freemium to full-featured management without redeploying Production-ready: Marketplace-deployed CVO instances are fully enabled for workloads after discovery How to Get the Most Out of This New Experience This new deployment flow is designed to help you get started quickly and deliver value. Here’s how to make the most of it: Start Fast with a Proof-of-Concept If you’re exploring CVO for the first time, this streamlined flow is the quickest way to get hands-on. You can deploy a working environment in minutes and begin validating performance, efficiency, and ONTAP capabilities right away. Leverage Smart Defaults The wizard includes recommended settings that reflect common best practices. These defaults help you get started confidently without needing deep familiarity with every configuration option. Explore Freemium, Then Scale Seamlessly Begin with a Freemium deployment to evaluate CVO at no cost. When you’re ready, you can transition to a full-featured version without redeploying or losing any work. Use the NetApp Console for Full Lifecycle Management Once deployed, the NetApp Console gives you complete visibility and control over your CVO environment—from monitoring to optimization to scaling. Share Your Experience Your feedback helps shape future enhancements. If you discover something you love, or something we can improve, we’d love to hear it.     ... View more

In today’s demanding environment of modern development, speed and efficiency in application delivery are critical. Teams are continually looking for ways to streamline their processes and enhance developer capabilities. The latest enhancement to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes (GCNV) Visual Studio (VS) Code Extension introduces a simplified login process, designed to make the developer workflow smoother than ever. Let's explore how this new feature, combined with other powerful capabilities, can accelerate your cloud-native application development.  ... View more

One of the key parameters for deploying a new FSx for ONTAP file system is sizing your SSD tier capacity. How can you determine how much capacity you need? There are multiple elements at play. In this post I’ll give you the full picture so you can make informed sizing decisions. ... View more

🚀 New in NetApp Console: Smarter Licenses, Subscriptions & Billing Preferences We’re excited to share some big news from the NetApp Console team! 🎉 Managing licenses and subscriptions just got a whole lot easier — and smarter — with the launch of Billing Preferences and enhanced Customer Notifications. These updates, live since November, are now powered by two new roles — License & Subscription Viewer and License & Subscription Admin — giving you the flexibility and visibility you need to take full advantage of these features. ... View more