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Azure NetApp Files (ANF)
Azure NetApp Files (ANF) is a storage service provided by Microsoft Azure that uses NetApp technology to provide an advanced and scalable cloud storage solution. ANF provides a high-performance storage infrastructure tailored for mission-critical workloads and performance-sensitive applications.
- Advanced All-Flash Storage: Azure NetApp Files provides all-flash storage, ensuring high performance and reduced access time for applications with high performance requirements.
- Performance and Scalability: ANF delivers enterprise-grade performance, this service is designed to dynamically scale and handle growing data volume and performance requirements.
- Cloud Data Management: ANF enables the migration of on-premises data to the cloud and provides flexible options for data management in a hybrid environment. Data can be shared between applications, users and operating systems.
- NFS and SMB protocol support: Azure NetApp Files provides support for Network File System (NFS) and Server Message Block (SMB) storage protocols, facilitating integration with existing applications and various operating systems.
- Replication between regions: ANF provides options for replicating data between Azure regions, thus providing a disaster recovery (DR) and redundancy solution globally.
- Advanced security: ANF integrates advanced security features, such as encryption of data in transit and at rest, as well as the ability to control user access with the help of authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Backup and recovery: ANF provides support for Azure’s backup and recovery services, making it easy to implement and manage backup policies for data stored in the service.
- Simplified management: The Azure NetApp Files service management interface is designed to facilitate efficient management and monitoring of storage resources. Administration can be done through the Azure portal or through the command line and APIs.
- Integration with Azure services: ANF integrates tightly with other Azure services such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy, facilitating an integrated experience within the Azure ecosystem.
Azure NetApp Files is suitable for applications that require high performance and scalability in the cloud, including mission-critical databases, data analytics, and computer-aided engineering and design applications.
Cloud Data ONTAP
Cloud Data ONTAP is a storage solution developed by NetApp that extends the ONTAP (Operating System for Data Storage) platform to the cloud environment. It provides flexibility and scalability for managing data across public and private cloud infrastructures.
- Unified Architecture: Cloud Data ONTAP preserves the unified architecture and data management features of the ONTAP platform, extending them to the cloud environment. This enables consistency of operations and easy transfer of workloads between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Centralized Data Management: The ONTAP platform is known for providing a centralized data management interface. Cloud Data ONTAP brings this capability to the cloud, making it easier to manage and control data stored in cloud infrastructures.
- Support for Various Cloud Environments: Cloud Data ONTAP supports multiple cloud environments, including major platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This allows organizations to use the ONTAP platform in cloud environments specific to their needs.
- Data Mobility: The solution facilitates the transfer of data between on-premises and cloud environments, enabling data mobility in an efficient manner. This is useful for scenarios such as data migration, replication, and ensuring redundancy between cloud and on-premises environments.
- Integration with Cloud Services: Cloud Data ONTAP integrates tightly with specific services of cloud environments, such as object storage, compute services, and security services of cloud providers. This ensures interoperability and performance optimization in cloud environments.
- Advanced Security: The ONTAP platform brings with it advanced security features, including data encryption, access control, and auditing. These features help ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data in the cloud environment.
- Storage Efficiency: Cloud Data ONTAP integrates advanced technologies such as deduplication and compression to optimize the use of storage space in cloud environments, contributing to significant cost savings.
- Advanced Data Services: Cloud Data ONTAP offers a variety of advanced data services, including replication, snapshots for fast recovery, and other features that enhance data availability and protection.
Cloud Data ONTAP is suitable for organizations that want to benefit from the advanced data management features offered by the ONTAP platform in the cloud environment. It provides a solid framework for efficient and secure data management in a diverse cloud environment.