Overview
Explore the features and benefits of the NetApp® Cloud Volumes ONTAP® solution. Examine the architecture and functionality of NetApp ONTAP storage in the cloud. Finally, learn how to configure, deploy, and manage the Cloud Volumes ONTAP solution by using NetApp BlueXP™.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of ONTAP 9 software, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud is recommended.
Delegates will learn how to
- Explore the capabilities of BlueXP to discover, deploy, and manage storage environments from a single control plane
- Examine the architecture of a Cloud Volumes ONTAP system
- Discover the various Cloud Volumes ONTAP and BlueXP deployment options
- Learn how to manage and protect data in Cloud Volumes ONTAP
- Explore Cloud Volumes ONTAP integration with BlueXP services
Outline
Module 1: Introduction to BlueXP
Module 2: Introduction to Cloud Volumes ONTAP
- NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
- Cloud Volumes ONTAP use cases
- Purchasing options for Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Module 3: Cloud Volumes ONTAP architecture
- Disk types
- Storage architecture
- Storage management
- Security
Module 4: Deploying the Cloud Volumes ONTAP solution
- Deploying a BlueXP Connector
- Creating a working environment for Cloud Volumes ONTAP
- Deploying the Cloud Volumes ONTAP system in AWS
- Deploying the Cloud Volumes ONTAP system in Azure
- Deploying the Cloud Volumes ONTAP system in Google Cloud
Module 5: Managing the Cloud Volumes ONTAP solution
- Managing the working environment
- Using ONTAP System Manager (Advanced View)
Module 6: Integration with BlueXP services
- BlueXP protection services
- BlueXP governance services
- BlueXP mobility services

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