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Quick start for Workload Factory for Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

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With Workload Factory for Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, you can get started immediately in basic mode.

If you'd like to use Workload Factory to create a file system, manage resources, and more, you can get started in a few steps. In this case, you need an AWS account to get started.

Follow these steps to get started.

One Log in to Workload Factory

You'll need to set up an account with Workload Factory and log in

Two Add credentials and permissions

Choose between basic, read, and automate operational modes

If you choose to operate in basic mode, you don't need to go any further. You can start using Workload Factory for FSx for ONTAP to copy partially completed code samples.

If you operate in read or automate mode, you'll need to add credentials to an account manually which includes selecting workload capabilities, such as Databases and AI, and creating the IAM policies to ensure you have the correct permissions for operating in read or automate mode.

Three Create a file system

You'll create an FSx file system to begin managing your storage and FSx for ONTAP resources in Workload Factory. In the Workload Factory console, in Storage, click Create file system. Learn how to create a file system.

You can also start with the storage savings calculator to compare the costs of your Amazon Elastic Block Store, Elastic File System, and FSx for Windows File Server storage environments to that of FSx for ONTAP. Explore savings with the storage savings calculator.

What's next

With a file system in your Storage inventory, you can create volumes, manage your FSx for ONTAP file system, and set up data protection for your resources.