Deciding whether to use the SMB/CIFS Configuration Power Guide

This guide describes how to use ONTAP 9 CLI commands to configure SMB client access to files contained in a new volume or qtree in a new or existing SVM. It includes examples and advanced configuration options.

You should use this guide if you want to configure SMB access to a volume or qtree in the following way:

• You want to use SMB version 2 or later.

• You want to serve SMB clients only, not NFS clients (not a multiprotocol configuration).

• NTFS file permissions will be used to secure the new volume.

• You have cluster administrator privileges, not SVM administrator privileges.

  Cluster administrator privileges are required to create SVMs and LIFs. SVM administrator privileges are sufficient for other SMB configuration tasks.

• You want to use the CLI, not ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series or an automated scripting tool.

  You can use the SMB/CIFS Configuration Express Guide and other Express Guides to support configuration with Storage Manager and OnCommand Workflow Automation for automated scripting support.

• You want to use best practices, not explore every available option.

  Details about command syntax are available from CLI help and ONTAP man pages.

• You do not want to read a lot of conceptual background.

  Additional information about ONTAP technology and interaction with external services is available in the Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Information Center.

If this guide is not suitable for your situation, you should see the following documentation instead:

• ONTAP Command man pages
• SMB/CIFS and NFS multiprotocol express configuration
• SMB/CIFS configuration express guide
• SMB/CIFS File Access Reference Guide
• Network Management Guide