Netapp Tech Ontap Podcast
If you haven’t listened or subscribed to the Netapp Tech Ontap Podcast, I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to keep up to date with all things Netapp.…
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Netapp Performance Manager 2.1RC1 and vSphere 5.5 install error
There is an issue installing Netapp Performance Manager 2.1RC1 on VMware vSphere 5.5 where by the network settings do not get applied during the install wizard.…
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Netapp Unified Manager 6.4RC1 and Performance Manager 2.1RC1
Last week Netapp released the latest Unified Manager and Performance manager. The latest release ties the 2 products closer than ever with the new Full Integration option (Single pane of glass), which allows you to view both Unified Manager health information and Performance Manager information within the same window.…
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Netapp Announces General Availability of Data Ontap 8.3.2
This week Netapp has announced the general availability of Data Ontap 8.3.2
Some of the added features of Data Ontap 8.3.2 are:
Netapp Data Ontap 8.3.2 Features
Inline Deduplication
MetroCluster distance increase now supporting up to 300km between sites
Oracle NFS workload on All Flash FAS (AFF) simplify performance and setup with a quick start guide and OnCommand System Manager
Copy Free Transition (CFT) – leverage existing disk shelves to transition from 7-mode to clustered Data Ontap
Read moreDeleting that annoying Netapp Snapmirror SnapshotNetapp Data Ontap 8.3.2 Release Notes
Here is the direct link to the Data Ontap 8.3.2 Release Notes where you can find a complete description of all the features included in this release
https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_get_file/ECMLP2348067…
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Netapp Unified Manager Upgrade 6.3 RC1 to 6.3 GA Invalid ISO
There is currently a small issue when trying to upgrade from Netapp Unified Manager 6.3 RC1 to 6.3 GA, where by at the beginning of the upgrade the wizard cannot find the CDROM and displays:
Invalid ISO
Make sure that a valid ISO is mounted on the virtual CD/DVD device
Read moreDeleting that annoying Netapp Snapmirror SnapshotThis is documented in Netapp’s KB Article https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&id=S%3A2025520&actp=LIST…
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Netapp and Veeam – Combining Snapmirror and Snapvault
I have been trying out a few different configurations in my lab with a Netapp and Veeam setup running snapmirror and snapvault on the same volume.…
Read More Linux Aligned Disk with VMware and Netapp
The process is quite simple however there are a few optional parameters you will want to use to ensure your disk is aligned correctly
First up add a new disk to your Linux virtual machine via editing the config of the virtual machine.…
Read More Netapp 7-mode to c-mode bootarg.init.boot_clustered
When converting a system from 7-mode to Clustered Data Ontap, there are a few steps that need to be done. You can find the process in my article:
Netapp Data Ontap 7-Mode to Clustered Ontap Steps
Netapp 7-mode to c-mode bootarg.init.boot_clustered…
Read More Netapp CN1610 Intercluster Switch RCF File Upgrade
What is an RCF file ? An RCF file stands for Reference Configuration File and contains a basic certified configuration for the Netapp CN1610 intercluster switches
Currently the latest version of RCF file for Netapp CN1610 intercluster switches is 1.1, however we had 2 switches that were on version 1.0 and in need of an upgrade.…
Read More Veeam and Netapp Replication Bug 52968
Veeam and Netapp Replication Bug 52968
Last week we came across an issue where Veeam Backup and Replication Update 3 was unable to find Netapp snapmirror or snapvault relationships for the specific job that was running.…
Read More Netapp Announces Clustered Data Ontap 8.3.2 RC1
Netapp Clustered Data Ontap 8.3.2 RC1
Today Netapp announced the release of Clustered Data Ontap 8.3.2 RC1
There have been a few enhancements and bug fixes included in this release, such as:
Storage QOS no supported on clusters up to 24 nodes
[Metro Cluster] Support for Cisco 9250i switches
[Metro Cluster] Support for QLE2564 quad-port cards
[Metro Cluster] Support for FC-VI ports on a QLE2564 quad-port card
Support for inline deduplication on all flash FAS and flash pool systems
Enabling or disabling inline deduplication on a volume
For a full list of 8.3.x…
Read More Netapp Data Ontap 8.2.4 General Availability
Netapp Announces General Availability of Data Ontap 8.2.4
Netapp has now released Data Ontap 8.2.4 as GA. This version of Data Ontap is supported on 7-mode as well as C-mode
To check if your system is compatible with this release be sure to check out Netapp’s Hardware Universe
Clustered Data Ontap 8.2.4 Highlighted Feature
Networking and Security Protocol Enhancements – New firmware supports GbE connectivity to FAS2552 and FAS2554 systems with CNA (UTA2) ports
Data Ontap 8.2.4 Release Notes
For a complete list of features within the 8.2 family check out the following release notes:
Read moreDeleting that annoying Netapp Snapmirror SnapshotClustered Data Ontap 8.2.4 Release Notes
Data Ontap 8.2.4 7-Mode Release Notes
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Read More Netapp Fpolicy Bug 800390
Netapp Fpolicy Panic
[ad name=”sysadmintutorialsSquare250″]There is a nasty bug within certain versions of Netapp Data Ontap where if you have fpolicy enabled on any vserver within your cluster, the node can crash, including multiple HA pairs at the same time.…
Read More Netapp SnapCenter Plug-In 1.0 for Microsoft SQL Server
Netapp Availability of SnapCenter Plug-In 1.0 for Microsoft SQL Server
Netapp SnapCenter is the new application consistent backup, verification, cloning and recovery too that unlike previous SnapManagers, allows you to perform all backup and recovery operations from a single graphical interface.…
Read More Disable Netapp Flash Pool Caching Per Volume
How to Disable Netapp Flash Pool Caching Per Volume
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The default caching action for volumes on a flash pool aggregate is to cache reads and writes, however you may have a use case to disable caching on a per volume basis.…
Read More General Availability of Netapp Clustered Data Ontap 8.3.1
Netapp Clustered Data Ontap 8.3.1 (GA)
On September 3rd, 2015, Netapp announced the General Availability of Clustered Data Ontap 8.3.1
It is a minor release in the 8.3 family and brings with it a list of new and changed features.…
Read More Netapp announces Synergy 6.2.1 General Availability
Netapp Synergy 6.2.1
Last Friday 11th of September, Netapp has announced the availability of Synergy version 6.2.1 General Availability.
Top features and additions:
Data Ontap 8.3.1 GA Release Supported
Single Chassis AFF8080 HA Configuration Supported
Enhancements to Aggregate View UI
Netapp Synergy can be access via the following URL https://synergy.netapp.com…
Read More Netapp Releases OnCommand Workflow Automation 3.1
OnCommand Workflow Automation 3.1
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OnCommand Workflow Automation enables you to create simple or complex workflows for your Netapp storage environment, automating everyday tasks such as provisioning, migration and decommissioning.…
Read More Netapp Releases OnCommand Performance Manager 2.0 RC1
Netapp OnCommand Performance Manager 2.0 RC1
Netapp OnCommand Performance Manager ties in with OnCommand Unified Manager and provides performance monitoring and alerting of your Netapp C-Mode system running Data Ontap 8.3.x…
Read More Netapp Announcements for July
Netapp Announcements for July
Here are a few of the latest Netapp Announcements:
End of Availability of DS4243 and IOM3 Shelf Parts
Netapp will be recommending DS4246, DS4486 or DS2246 shelves for the future.…
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