Setting up the network
You can use Storage Manager to set up the network for accessing data from storage virtual machines (SVMs) and managing SVMs. You must create a broadcast domain by using any type of port (VLANs, physical ports, or interface groups) and then create a subnet and a network interface.
Using FlexGroup Rebalance
In ONTAP 9.11.1, one of the new features is to support FlexGroup Rebalance.
Creating a bucket
ThinkSystem Storage Manager 9.8 introduces support for ONTAP S3 as a storage device. This is done by enabling FlexGroups to act as a storage bucket..
Creating a new Storage Virtual Machine
You can use Storage Manager to create a new Storage Virtual machine that will be used to service either file, block or object storage.
Creating a consistancy Group
One of the new features in ONTAP 9.10.1 is that users are now able to create a consistency group directly from Storage Manager.
Providing data access to qtrees using export policies
You can export a qtree by assigning an export policy to it. This enables you to export a specific qtree on a volume and make it directly accessible to clients instead of exporting the entire volume.
Enabling Multi-Admin administration
In ONTAP 9.11.1, one of the features added is the ability to require that many of the administrative tasks require multiple administrative verifications. You can enable the feature by performing the following operations:
Configuring Protection
All features that are used to manage Snapshot and SnapMirror relationships are now done under a new section in the ThinkSystem Storage Manager 9.7 GUI.
Contacting Support
You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue.
Notices
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