Reference Guides
- 7-Mode Data Transition Using SnapMirror Technology
- Describes the transition of data from 7-Mode systems to ONTAP by using SnapMirror commands.
- All SAN Array Software Configuration Guide
- Describes how to configure an All SAN Array using ONTAP System Manager.
- Antivirus Configuration Guide
- Describes how to configure and manage the antivirus functionality on ONTAP systems.
- Cluster Management Using OnCommand System Manager
- Describes how to configure, manage, and monitor storage objects and storage systems by using OnCommand System Manager.
- Cluster Management Workflows for OnCommand System Manager
- Provides workflows that help you perform tasks in OnCommand System Manager, such as configuring network interfaces, configuring service processors, provisioning cache through Flash Pool aggregates, and setting up BranchCache.
- Command Map for 7-Mode Administrators
- Maps 7-Mode commands to their equivalents in ONTAP.
- Commands: Manual Page Reference
- Describes syntax and usage of supported ONTAP commands.
- Copy-Based Transition Guide
- Describes how to assess 7-Mode controllers, hosts, and applications for transition and perform a copy-based migration of data and configuration from 7-Mode systems to ONTAP by using the 7-Mode Transition Tool.
- Copy-Free Transition Guide
- Describes how to transition from a 7-Mode HA pair to an ONTAP cluster using the 7-Mode Transition Tool, without having to copy data from disks; the existing disk shelves are connected to the new cluster.
- Data Protection Tape Backup and Recovery Guide
- Describes how to back up and recover data using tape backup and recovery features in clusters, using NDMP, SMTape, and dump technologies.
- Fabric-attached MetroCluster Installation and Configuration Guide
- Describes how to install and configure the MetroCluster hardware and software components in a fabric configuration.
- FC SAN Optimized AFF Setup Guide
- Describes how to quickly set up an FC SAN optimized AFF system and how to complete the configuration for production use.
- FlexArray Virtualization Implementation Guide for NetApp E-Series Storage
- Describes how to use E-Series storage arrays as back-end storage for clusters.
- FlexArray Virtualization Implementation Guide for Third-Party Storage
- Describes how to use a third-party storage array as back-end storage for clusters.
- FlexArray Virtualization Installation Requirements and Reference
- Describes how to set up clusters to work with storage arrays.
- High-Availability Configuration Guide
- Describes how to install and manage high-availability clustered configurations, including storage failover and takeover/giveback.
- Host and Storage Information Collection Guide
- Describes how to collect information about ONTAP and 7-Mode systems, switches, hosts, and host applications, and generate an inventory report that you can use with the 7-Mode Transition Tool for assessing whether the systems are ready for transition.
- Installation and Setup Guide
- Describes how to install and set up the 7-Mode Transition Tool for copy-free transition or copy-based transition.
- Logical Storage Management Guide
- Describes how to manage logical storage resources in clusters, including FlexVol volumes, FlexClone volumes, files and LUNs, and FlexCache volumes, using deduplication, compression, qtrees, and quotas.
- Managing Storage Tiers By Using FabricPool
- Describes how to use FabricPool to store and manage data in tiers, depending on how frequently the data is accessed.
- MetroCluster IP Installation and Configuration Guide
- Describes how to install and configure the MetroCluster hardware and software components in an IP configuration.
- MetroCluster Management and Disaster Recovery Guide
- Describes how to perform MetroCluster switchover and switchback operations, both in planned maintenance operations or in the event of a disaster.
- MetroCluster Service and Expansion Guide
- Provides service and expansion procedures for cluster MetroCluster systems, including expansion to a four or eight node configuration, firmware upgrade and hardware replacement procedures for disk shelves, FC switches, FC-to-SAS bridges, and SAS cables.
- MetroCluster Upgrade, Transition, and Expansion Guide
- Provides procedures for upgrading controller and storage models in the MetroCluster configuration, transitioning from a MetroCluster FC to a MetroCluster IP configuration, and expanding the MetroCluster configuration by adding additional nodes.
- Network Management Guide
- Describes how to configure and manage physical and virtual network ports (VLANs and interface groups), LIFs using IPv4 and IPv6, routing, and host-resolution services in clusters; optimize network traffic by load balancing; and monitor the cluster by using SNMP.
- NFS Reference
- Describes how to manage file access to clusters using the NFS protocol, including authentication, authorization, and security.
- ONTAP Concepts
- Explains the features and benefits of NetApp storage technology, including ONTAP cluster architecture, file access and host provisioning, and data protection.
- ONTAP and the Cloud
- Maps familiar on-premises ONTAP features to their equivalents in Cloud Volumes ONTAP and Cloud Volumes Service products.
- Replication between NetApp Element Software and ONTAP
- Describes how to replicate data between Element software and ONTAP by using SnapMirror technology.
- REST API Developers Guide
- Provides a detailed description of the ONTAP REST API. It includes the conceptual information needed to understand and access the API as well as practical workflow examples to complete common administrative tasks.
- S3 Configuration Power Guide
- Describes how to use CLI commands to configure ONTAP S3 object servers and provide client access to buckets in the ONTAP object store.
- SAN Administration Guide
- Describes how to configure and manage the iSCSI, FCoE, and FC protocols, including configuration of LUNs, igroups, and targets.
- SAN Configuration Guide
- Describes supported FC, iSCSI, and FCoE topologies for connecting host computers to nodes, and lists supported limits for SAN components.
- SAN Host Transition and Remediation Guide
- Describes the pre-transition and post-transition procedures for VMware ESXi, Red Hat Linux, and Windows hosts when transitioning data and configurations to ONTAP using the 7-Mode Transition Tool.
- SAN Migration Using Foreign LUN Import
- Describes how to import LUNs from non-NetApp storage systems into NetApp storage systems.
- SMB/CIFS Reference
- Describes how to configure CIFS servers and manage file access using the SMB protocol, including security, file policy management, and CIFS client- and server-based services.
- SMB/CIFS and NFS Auditing and Security Tracing Guide
- Describes how to configure and manage event and activity tracking for SMB/CIFS and NFS servers using native ONTAP auditing and external FPolicy servers, and how to screen client requests for access permissions.
- SMB/CIFS Configuration Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V and SQL Server
- Describes how to configure ONTAP for nondisruptive operations of Microsoft Hyper-V and SQL Server over SMB shares.
- Software Setup Guide
- Describes how to set up and configure ONTAP.
- Stretch MetroCluster Installation and Configuration Guide
- Describes how to install and configure the MetroCluster hardware and software components in a stretch configuration.
- System Administration Reference
- Describes general system administration of a cluster, including the CLI interface, cluster access, and node management.
- ONTAP System Manager preview
- Provides a preview of a new design for ONTAP System Manager in ONTAP 9.6.
- Tiebreaker Software Installation and Configuration Guide
- Provides procedures for downloading, installing, and using the MetroCluster Tiebreaker software.
- Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide
- Describes how to upgrade clusters to the latest version of ONTAP software and firmware, and how to revert software to an earlier release family or downgrade it within the same release family.