Re: Snapmirror license not avaliable error
We also bumped into another situation were we could talk to only one of the nodes on the source cluster. It turns out that it was a bug in 9.2. Netapp Tech Support: The error "snapmirror license not...
View ArticleVirtual Storage Console 7.1 and Backup Jobs
Hey everyone we just got a new NetApp and are setting up our VMware environment on it. We already have one older setup hosting our VMware environment using VSC 6.2.1 and we do snapshots of our VM's...
View ArticleRe: Virtual Storage Console 7.1 and Backup Jobs
Starting in VSC 7.0, Backup and Recovery features have been migrated from VSC to it's very own Plug-in in SnapCenter.
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Thanks! Does SnapCenter require Snap* licenses?
View ArticleRe: SnapCenter 2.0 with VSC 7
Hi, Maybe this will help: https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMLP2770249/html/GUID-C1A3BC35-ECD4-44B1-B9C6-E0E5AF304BB2.htmlAlso refer the image for compatibility information.
View ArticleIs it possible to save snapshots to tapes?
We're currently using VEEAM to backup all VMs and Physical Machines (no local HDDs) for long term archival and Netapp SnapManager for SQL and Exchange (Many VMS have RDMs) in conjunction with VSC for...
View ArticleRe: Is it possible to save snapshots to tapes?
We have some functionality through a feature called SMTape - http://docs.netapp.com/ontap-9/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.netapp.doc.dot-cm-ptbrg%2FGUID-6B5C48F0-B5BF-47C9-B40E-CF03704E95E6.html An important...
View ArticlePreserving file metadata when restoring from snapshots
What tools does everyone use to restore files from snapshots to preserve metadata, specifically in regard to volumes with CIFS shares? Windows Explorer certainly doesn't preserve metadata when...
View ArticleNew SnapCenter 4.0 Deployment
I am planning our first SnapCenter deployment (version 4.0) by reading NetApp’s documentation and would love to hear about real-world experiences. It appears complex compared to SnapDrive, SMSQL, and...
View ArticleAltavault and Amazon Glacier Vault Lock
We have moved away from tape recently and have started to rely on altavault with a copy on AWS S3. Recent crypto locker events and other account breaches in the media have highlighted that reliance on...
View ArticleRe: Altavault and Amazon Glacier Vault Lock
I will acknowledge that this doesn't necessarily answer the question about Altavault.. there are also data escrow options available for AWS from third parties, but they don't necessarily integrate with...
View ArticleRe: Problems Migrating System DB's with SMSQL 7.2
Also having the same problem with 7.2.2P2. Had to downgrade to 7.2.1 just to do the config wizard and then upgrade to 7.2.2P2 again.
View ArticleRe: Snapcenter 2.0 and MSSQL system databases
I would love to know the answer to this too, as well as whether or not a SnapInfo LUN is needed for T-Log backups when using SnapCenter as it was for SnapManager.
View ArticleSnapManager Migration Guide to SnapCenter
There is a SnapManager Migration Guide available for SnapCenter 1.1: https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMLP2440302 However, i cannot find an updated one for version 4.0. All I can find...
View ArticleFailed to create / update resource group
Hello - I have a situation that requires some attention and wanted to post to the communities for a possible resolution. Some Context: In our lab we manage many Datacenter Services for NetApp...
View ArticleRe: Problems Migrating System DB's with SMSQL 7.2
I can see this https://mysupport.netapp.com/NOW/download/software/snapmanager_sql2k/7.2.3/ with the fix for this https://mysupport.netapp.com/NOW/cgi-bin/bol?Type=Detail&Display=1036377 release...
View ArticleRe: Failed to create / update resource group
Hi -Just a quick update in case anyone else runs into this. After reviewing the log on the vcenter appliance the vcenter user used by snapcenter plugin for vmware (SCV) did not have access to the root...
View ArticleRe: Snapcenter 2.0 and MSSQL system databases
Hi all SnapManager for SQL Server (SMSQL) uses the SnapInfo directory as the main repository to store all metadata related to the SMSQL instance installed on a host (such as SnapManagerbackup metadata,...
View ArticleSnapCenter 4.0 vSphere Plugin with multiple VC's
I am having some problems with a new installation of SnapCenter 4.0 and the plugin intergration with VMware vSphere 6.5. I have 2 vCenter servers in linked mode and deployed the SnapCenter plug-in for...
View ArticleRe: Snapcenter 2.0 and MSSQL system databases
Thank you matte, that helps for me at least.
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