Netapp Vfiler tutorial
What is NetApp Vfiler:
Multi Store enables you to partition the storage and network resources of a single storage
system so
that it appears as multiple storage systems on the network.
Multi store is a optional software License its available in NetApp you need to buy this feature.
Benefit of Using Multistore:
1. Virtualization
2. Consolidation
3. Security
4. Disaster recovery and data migration
MultiStore for service providers and enterprises:
Service providers, such as ISPs and SSPs, can partition the resources of a storage
system to create many vFiler units for client companies. Similarly, the information
technology (IT) department of an enterprise can create vFiler units for various departments,
or customers, within the enterprise.
system to create many vFiler units for client companies. Similarly, the information
technology (IT) department of an enterprise can create vFiler units for various departments,
or customers, within the enterprise.
The administrator for each customer can manage and view files only on the assigned vFiler unit,
not on other vFiler units that reside on the same storage system.
not on other vFiler units that reside on the same storage system.