Looking for consistency group snapshot solution
Hello All, At present we have XtremIO for SAN and we frequently take CG snapshots as part of DB refresh process. We have recently purchased Netapp FAS900 systems and we are looking for a simillar...
View ArticleNDMP Dump Backup to WORM Tapes
I have a question regarding NDMP Dump Backups to WORM Tapes. Does NETAPP NDMP backup by default support backups to WORM Tapes?Is there an Option within the ONTAP Command line to make this supported?Or...
View ArticleSnapcreator problem after Changing target path of system
Hello all. Since Christmas we have a problem with the Snapcreator tool. The problem exists with a configuration already discussed here in 2012.Since then the configuration hasn't changed much, new...
View Articleissue when trying to restore a backup ?
Hello, I hope for some assistance. Does anyone know how to work around an "utf8" issue when trying to restore a backup ? I currently have a lot of [ ] symbols I inserted when initially editing my...
View ArticleSnapCenter Cannot See vSphere Policies or Resource Groups
Hi all, I have deployed SnapCenter 3.0.1 along with vCenter 6.5 and ESXi 6.5. I can see the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere in the vSphere Web Client and can create backup policies through it. I...
View ArticleVirtual Storage Console 7.1 and Backup Jobs
Hey everyone we just got a new NetApp and are setting up our VMware environment on it. We already have one older setup hosting our VMware environment using VSC 6.2.1 and we do snapshots of our VM's...
View ArticleIs it possible to save snapshots to tapes?
We're currently using VEEAM to backup all VMs and Physical Machines (no local HDDs) for long term archival and Netapp SnapManager for SQL and Exchange (Many VMS have RDMs) in conjunction with VSC for...
View ArticlePreserving file metadata when restoring from snapshots
What tools does everyone use to restore files from snapshots to preserve metadata, specifically in regard to volumes with CIFS shares? Windows Explorer certainly doesn't preserve metadata when...
View ArticleNew SnapCenter 4.0 Deployment
I am planning our first SnapCenter deployment (version 4.0) by reading NetApp’s documentation and would love to hear about real-world experiences. It appears complex compared to SnapDrive, SMSQL, and...
View ArticleAltavault and Amazon Glacier Vault Lock
We have moved away from tape recently and have started to rely on altavault with a copy on AWS S3. Recent crypto locker events and other account breaches in the media have highlighted that reliance on...
View ArticleSnapManager Migration Guide to SnapCenter
There is a SnapManager Migration Guide available for SnapCenter 1.1: https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMLP2440302 However, i cannot find an updated one for version 4.0. All I can find...
View ArticleFailed to create / update resource group
Hello - I have a situation that requires some attention and wanted to post to the communities for a possible resolution. Some Context: In our lab we manage many Datacenter Services for NetApp...
View ArticleSnapCenter 4.0 vSphere Plugin with multiple VC's
I am having some problems with a new installation of SnapCenter 4.0 and the plugin intergration with VMware vSphere 6.5. I have 2 vCenter servers in linked mode and deployed the SnapCenter plug-in for...
View ArticleDisconnect Exchange VM LUN - SD7.1 For SAN
Hi All, Dumb question. On page 36 of the SnapDrive 7.1 for SAN Admin Guide, it says regarding "Disconnecting a LUN", "If you are disconnecting a LUN that contains volume mount points, they must be...
View ArticleSnapCenter NAS volume protection
Hi, Does anyone maybe have some input on where the section on "Installation and Data Protection Guide for NAS File Services Data" went in SC 4.0, since it was there in SC 3.0.1. Thank you.
View Articlesnapcenter 4.0 failed to add host
I've installed snapcenter 4.0 and already added two svm storage virtual mashines. Now I've an issue adding the first linux-host in order to make hana snapshots.I added a so called functional user...
View ArticleRetain SnapInfo if clones are attached for SMSQL
Using SMSQL 7.2.2, Snapdrive 7.1.4P1, and windows 2012 with SQL 2016. We have an issue in which if we specifiy that we keep 5 days worth of snapshots via -RetainBackupDays 5, we will have cases in...
View ArticleSnapCenter 4 Exchange policies and retention
I've started with the migration from SnapManager for Exchange to SnapCenter 4. After some minor issues with VSS providers the backups now run successfully, but I have some troubles setting up the...
View ArticleSnapCenter 4.0 Can’t remove Netapp plugin for vSphere in vCenter 6.5
I got an issue where I can’t remove the plugin. We have two linked vCenter 6.5 and where I upgraded SnapCenter from 3.0.1 to 4.0 and this went well on one vCenter, not the other. Struggled with this...
View ArticleSnapcenter mysql
Hi, A potential customer are interested in using snapcenter to backup and clone their mssql databases. They run Percona(MySQL) Galera Clusters with up to five nodes.All the clusters runs on vmware and...
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