SMB/CIFS configuration workflow | ONTAP

Assessing physical storage requirements
Before provisioning SMB storage for clients, you must ensure that there is sufficient space in an existing aggregate for the new volume. If there is not, you can add disks to an existing aggregate or create a new aggregate of the desired type.

Assessing networking requirements
Before providing SMB storage to clients, you must verify that networking is correctly configured to meet the SMB provisioning requirements.

Deciding where to provision new SMB/CIFS storage capacity
Before you create a new SMB volume or qtree, you must decide whether to place it in a new or existing SVM, and how much configuration the SVM requires. This decision determines your workflow.

Worksheet for gathering SMB/CIFS configuration information
The SMB configuration worksheet enables you to collect the required information to set up SMB access for clients.