In this case, you have few options here:
With NetApp's B&R SW like VSC, SnapCenter or even SnapCreator (if you do not have licenses for SnapCenter/SnapManager) in next configuration:
- iSCSI LUNs connected directly to the guest system by the iSCSI initiator (Full capabilities of SnapCenter, you'll get the most granularity & functionality here). SQL 2008-2017 Supported
- VMFS or NFS datastores with NetApp Virtual Storage Console (You backup, restore & clone Full VM)
Data layout you’ll found here.
VVOLs with NetApp VASA Provider (Require minimum FlexClone license on ONTAP)
- On top of SAN or NFS protocol (You backup, restore & clone Full VM)