SVM data mobility is one of the many useful tools available to all NetApp(r) ONTAP(r) customers; allowing simple, secure, and efficient movement of entire storage virtual machines (SVMs) between ONTAP clusters. With ONTAP 9.16.1, SVM data mobility now supports moving SVMs to and from MetroCluster installations just as easily as between two stand-alone clusters. ... View more

Do you know how your self-managed database needs to be configured to run optimally on AWS? Workload factory now includes a database migration advisor to make that easier.   The migration advisor provides insight into how your database environment will translate from your on-premises system to AWS, providing details on the set-up process, how it should be configured, and the expected costs. ... View more

Learn how to optimize space reclamation when using NVMe-based storage with VMware vSphere 8 and ONTAP 9.16.1 and deep dive into managing datastore capacity with the next-generation block storage protocol.   In this post, I'll introduce you to the NVMe deallocate command in ONTAP 9.16.1, which optimizes storage by enabling  ESXi and other hosts to reclaim unused data blocks, thereby enhancing overall efficiency. The post also provides a historical overview on the topic of in-band space reclamation with block protocols.  ... View more

As a result of Broadcom’s takeover of VMware, many VMware workloads are migrating to the cloud. In this post I’m going to deep dive into the BlueXP™ workload factory migration advisor capabilities to show how it can help you plan a seamless migration from your on-premises VMware deployments to AWS. ... View more

NetApp® is excited to announce the release of the NetApp::FSxN CloudFormation package, which is available now on GitHub. This new custom resources package empowers FSx for ONTAP admins to automate advanced management operations directly within the AWS console for the first time. Adopting automation via AWS CloudFormation unlocks all the benefits of infrastructure as code (IaC), including streamlined workflows, reduced errors, and improved standardization. ... View more