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Learn about NetApp Keystone

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NetApp Keystone is a platform that delivers Keystone Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS), a pay-as-you-go subscription offering for businesses that prefer operational expense consumption over upfront capital expenditures or leasing.

Keystone STaaS offering and services

Keystone STaaS provides a public cloud-like model for procuring, deploying, and managing storage infrastructure. When you subscribe to Keystone STaaS, you select the data storage types and performance service levels that meet your requirements.

Keystone STaaS is the offering that defines how storage capabilities are delivered and consumed. Services are the capabilities available with that offering, standard services are included in the base subscription, while add-on services can be purchased when you need additional capabilities. For example, advanced data protection (ADP) is an add-on service that provides synchronous site-to-site mirroring for supported configurations.

This distinction helps you understand which capabilities are included in your subscription and which require an additional purchase. For information about standard and add-on services, see Keystone STaaS services.

Storage flexibility and operational models

Keystone STaaS supports multiple data storage types and performance service levels. You can start with on-premises storage and add cloud services as your requirements change. Capacity adjustments and cloud reallocations are subject to your subscription terms.

Keystone STaaS can be operated under a partner-operated or customer-operated model. For details, see Operational models in Keystone.

Key benefits of Keystone STaaS

  • Cost efficiency: Get predictable costs for committed capacity, with usage-based charges for consumption above that commitment.

  • Capital efficiency: Access enterprise storage without large upfront investments.

  • Scalability: Increase your storage capacity as your business grows.

  • Flexibility: Adjust your storage plan and move workloads to the cloud when it makes sense.

  • Cloud integration: Use on-premises and cloud services under a single subscription.

  • Security: Protect your data with advanced security measures and recovery capabilities.

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