Creating an SVM and server for S3

Although S3 can coexist in an SVM with other NAS protocols, you might want to create a new SVM to isolate the namespace and workload.

Our example will be using a dedicated S3 SVM.

You should first ensure that you have configured DNS for both your local and remote DM Series systems. Go to the Storage Manager for DM Series and select Cluster > Overview.

To add a DNS domain, click More under DNS DOMAINS and select Edit > +Add.

To add name server(s), click More under NAME SERVERS and select Edit > +Add.

1. Verify that S3 is licensed on your cluster: Go to the Storage Manager for DM Series and select Cluster > Settings > License
   
2. Create your S3 enabled SVM.
   1. Go to the Storage Manager for DM Series and select Storage > Storage VMs.
   2. Select +Add to create a new SVM.
   3. Choose a name for the new SVM.
   4. Select Enable S3 for the data protocol and provide an S3 server name.
      Note

      This is the name you will use later to connect to the bucket.
   5. Verify that Enable TLS is selected and the port use is listed.
   6. Choose if you want to use an external certificate or a system/ONTAP generated certificate.
   7. Provide the IP address to use for the new data LIFs for this S3 SVM.
   8. Click Save.
   
3. Verify the configuration and status of the newly created SVM:
   1. Go to the Storage Manager for DM Series and select Storage > Storage VMs.
   2. Select the SVM that you have created by clicking the name.
   3. Verify that the protocol is enabled and the interfaces are created.