Fully managed NetApp file storage with NFS and SMB support in Google Cloud.
What is Google Cloud NetApp Volumes?
Google Cloud NetApp Volumes is a fully managed file storage service that provides proven NetApp ONTAP technology in Google Cloud. Organizations already using NetApp storage on-premises can migrate their workloads to the cloud without application changes. The service supports NFS and SMB and offers enterprise features such as snapshots, cloning, and data tiering.
The service is jointly operated by Google and NetApp. Google manages the infrastructure and network while NetApp provides the storage software. This combines the advantages of Google’s cloud infrastructure with the reliability and feature set of NetApp ONTAP.
Performance levels can be flexibly chosen: Standard for general workloads, Premium for databases and applications, and Extreme for latency-sensitive workloads. Volumes can be switched between performance levels online without downtime or data migration.
Core Features
- NFS and SMB: Dual-protocol support for simultaneous Linux and Windows access
- Snapshots and Cloning: Instant, space-efficient snapshots and volume clones for backup and testing
- Performance Tiers: Standard, Premium, and Extreme performance levels with online switching
- Data Tiering: Automatic movement of infrequently accessed data to cost-effective storage
Typical Use Cases
Migration from On-Premises NetApp to Google Cloud
Organizations migrate existing NetApp workloads with SnapMirror replication to the cloud. Applications using NFS or SMB work without code changes. Incremental replication minimizes downtime during the transition.
Shared File Storage for Enterprise Applications
SAP, Oracle, and other enterprise applications use NetApp Volumes as shared file storage. Support for NFS 4.1 and SMB 3.x enables access from different operating systems and application platforms.
Benefits
- Seamless migration from on-premises NetApp with SnapMirror
- Enterprise features such as snapshots, cloning, and data tiering
- Flexible performance levels with online switching
- Joint management by Google and NetApp for highest reliability
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes: migration planning, storage architecture design, performance optimization, and integration with existing enterprise applications.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google Cloud NetApp Volumes?
Google Cloud NetApp Volumes is a fully managed file storage service based on NetApp ONTAP technology. It provides NFS and SMB protocol support and is ideal for migrating existing NetApp workloads to Google Cloud.
Which protocols are supported?
The service supports NFSv3, NFSv4.1, and SMB 3.x. Dual-protocol volumes enable simultaneous NFS and SMB access to the same data, simplifying sharing between Linux and Windows systems.
How does migration from on-premises NetApp work?
NetApp Cloud Sync and SnapMirror enable seamless migration from on-premises NetApp systems to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. SnapMirror replicates data incrementally, minimizing migration duration and downtime.
