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NDMP Configuration Express Guide

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  • Deciding whether to use the NDMP Configuration Express Guide
    This guide describes how to quickly configure an ONTAP 9 cluster to use the Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) to back up data directly to tape using a third-party backup application.
  • NDMP configuration workflow
    Setting up tape backup over NDMP involves preparing for NDMP configuration, verifying the tape device connections, enabling tape reservations, configuring NDMP at the SVM or node level, enabling NDMP on the cluster, configuring a backup user, configuring LIFs, and configuring the backup application.
  • Where to find additional information
    Additional documentation is available to further configure tape backup, restore from tape, and configure other types of data protection.
  • Contacting Support
    You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue.
  • Notices
    Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.