Storage options for NFS datastores in VMware vSphere environments with ONTAP
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Learn about the ONTAP storage options for NFS datastores in VMware environments. Compare FlexVol and FlexGroup volumes to choose the best solution for your workload requirements and scale.
When choosing between FlexVol and FlexGroup volumes for NFS datastores in VMware environments, consider the following:
FlexVol volumes are suitable for small to medium environments where predictable performance and granular management are required.
They support Snapshot copies, cloning, and replication. FlexVol volumes are ideal when you need to isolate workloads or apply specific policies to individual datastores.
FlexGroup volumes are designed for large deployments and provide massive scalability (up to 20 PB and 400 billion files) and parallelism.
They automatically distribute data across multiple constituent volumes, delivering high performance and simplified management for environments with thousands of VMs. Use FlexGroup volumes when you need a single, scalable datastore for many VMs.
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Use FlexVol volumes for smaller, isolated workloads or when granular control is needed.
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Use FlexGroup volumes for large, high-performance environments that require simplified management and scalability.