At VMworld 2012 NetApp released Data ONTAP Edge, their first software-base Virtual Storage Array (VSA). Edge provided a platform for innovation, enabling customers a new palette upon which to develop and deliver IT services. In the spirit of innovation NetApp and VMware have teamed up to release the VMware and NetApp Trial, a test-drive of our products to let you experience the … [Read more...] about The VMware and NetApp Trial: Eval on a Software Only Infrastructure
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Data ONTAP Edge Sparks Innovation
Since releasing the NetApp Virtual Storage Appliance, Data ONTAP Edge, we’re experiencing tremendous demand for our software-based storage platform. It seems an organic wave of solutions innovation has permeated our customer base and partner ecosystem and frankly speaking, it has been nothing short of amazing. Today I have the privilege of sharing one such area of … [Read more...] about Data ONTAP Edge Sparks Innovation
Data ONTAP Edge Question: Run the VSA on Laptops?
It seems many are having tremendous success with their evaluation of the NetApp Virtual Storage Appliance, Data ONTAP Edge. Two quick examples include Josh Odgers who authored a fantastic post detailing the provisioning and cloning capabilities of the NetApp VSC plug-in for vCenter and Mike Ellis who quickly spun up the VSA and began tweeting 98% storage savings when … [Read more...] about Data ONTAP Edge Question: Run the VSA on Laptops?
Data ONTAP Edge VSA is Available to Download
The giveaway of Data ONTAP Edge, the NetApp Virtual Storage Appliance, was a huge hit at VMworld. Due to the tremendous feedback NetApp has decided to make the evaluation edition available to the public. This is a great opportunity for those who are unfamiliar with the capabilities of Data ONTAP to experience it first hand. By downloading and registering for licenses … [Read more...] about Data ONTAP Edge VSA is Available to Download
5 Ways To Get the NetApp VSA at VMworld
Here’s 5 ways to ensure you receive a USB stick with the NetApp Data ONTAP Edge VSA and URLs to register, and download OnCommand Systems Manager and the Virtual Storage Console plug-in for vCenter server, while attending VMworld… 1. Attend SPO3339 – NetApp, VMware, and Walz Group: How to Achieve Optimized and Virtualized Business Critical Applications, Monday, Aug … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Get the NetApp VSA at VMworld