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Cluster Management Workflows for ThinkSystem Storage Manager, Version 9.16.1

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  • Workflows for ThinkSystem Storage Manager
    The workflow guide provides workflows for some of the new functions that are introduced in ThinkSystem Storage Manager.
  • Setting up a cluster by using ThinkSystem Storage Manager
    You can use ThinkSystem Storage Manager to set up the cluster automatically by entering values in a guided setup.
  • Setting up the network
    You can use Storage Manager to set up the network for accessing data from storage virtual machines (SVMs) and managing SVMs. You must create a broadcast domain by using any type of port (VLANs, physical ports, or interface groups) and then create a subnet and a network interface.
  • Using Insights for Storage Manager
    In ONTAP 9.11.1, one of the core new features is to support Insights.
  • Managing FlexGroup volumes using Storage Manager
    You can use Storage Manager to create FlexGroup volumes as per the best practices.
  • Using FlexGroup Rebalance
    In ONTAP 9.11.1, one of the new features is to support FlexGroup Rebalance.
  • Creating a bucket
    ThinkSystem Storage Manager 9.8 introduces support for ONTAP S3 as a storage device. This is done by enabling FlexGroups to act as a storage bucket..
  • Creating a new Storage Virtual Machine
    You can use Storage Manager to create a new Storage Virtual machine that will be used to service either file, block or object storage.
  • Creating a consistancy Group
    One of the new features in ONTAP 9.10.1 is that users are now able to create a consistency group directly from Storage Manager.
  • Providing data access to qtrees using export policies
    You can export a qtree by assigning an export policy to it. This enables you to export a specific qtree on a volume and make it directly accessible to clients instead of exporting the entire volume.
  • Enabling Multi-Admin administration
    In ONTAP 9.11.1, one of the features added is the ability to require that many of the administrative tasks require multiple administrative verifications. You can enable the feature by performing the following operations:
  • Enabling OAuth 2.0
    One of the new features added in ONTAP 9.14.1 is the ability to support external authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0.
  • Configuring Protection
    All features that are used to manage Snapshot and SnapMirror relationships are now done under a new section in the ThinkSystem Storage Manager 9.7 GUI.
  • Autonomous Ransomware Protection with AI
    One of the significant enhancements in ONTAP 9.16.1 is that training is not required for FlexVol volumes anymore. Newly created FlexVol volumes can be moved to the active state immediately. This is done because of the extensive learning that was performed in previous versions of ONTAP with ARP.
  • Contacting Support
    You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue.
  • Notices
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