What is root aggregate in netapp?
The root aggregate contains the root volume, which contains special directories and configuration files that help you administer the storage system. The storage system’s root volume contains special directories and configuration files that help you administer the storage system.
How do I create a root volume in netapp?
Steps
- Identify an existing volume to use as the new root volume, or create the new root volume by using the vol create command.
- Use the ndmpcopy command to copy the /etc directory and all of its subdirectories from the current root volume to the new root volume.
What are netapp Qtrees?
A qtree is a logically defined file system that can exist as a special subdirectory of the root directory within an internal volume. You can create up to 4,995 qtrees per internal volume. There are no restrictions on how much disk space can be used by the qtree or how many files can exist in the qtree.
What is a netapp Lun?
A LUN is a logical representaion of storage. It looks like a hard disk to the client. It looks like a file inside of a volume. You can see the Data ONTAP ‘Block Access Management Guide for iSCSI and FC’ for documentation.
What is a netapp aggregate?
An aggregate is a collection of disks (or partitions) arranged into one or more RAID groups. It is the most basic storage object within ONTAP and is required to allow for the provisioning of space for connected hosts.
What is RAID group in netapp?
A RAID group consists of one or more data disks or array LUNs, across which client data is striped and stored, and up to two parity disks, depending on the RAID level of the aggregate that contains the RAID group. RAID4 uses one parity disk to ensure data recoverability if one disk within the RAID group fails.
What is volume creation?
The volume create command creates a volume on a specified Vserver and storage aggregates. You can optionally specify the following attributes for the new volume: Size. State (online, offline, or restricted)
How do I create a new volume in diskpart?
To create a simple volume:
- At a command prompt, type diskpart.
- At the DISKPART prompt, type select disk 0 (Selects the disk.)
- At the DISKPART prompt, type create volume simple size=1000 (The size is in megabytes.)
- At the DISKPART prompt, type exit.
What are NetApp aggregates?
What is NetApp cluster mode?
NetApp ONTAP Hardware Architecture Cluster mode is also comprised of controllers that are paired together in an HA pair. Controller 1 is connected to its shelves with SAS cables, Controller 2 is connected to its shelves, and they’re also connected to each other’s shelves for High Availability.
What is a LIF in NetApp?
A LIF (logical interface) is an IP address with associated characteristics, such as a role, a home port, a home node, a routing group, a list of ports to fail over to, and a firewall policy. You can configure LIFs on ports over which the cluster sends and receives communications over the network.
What is volume NetApp?
Volumes are data containers that enable you to partition and manage your data. Understanding the types of volumes and their associated capabilities enables you to design your storage architecture for maximum storage efficiency and ease of administration. Volumes are the highest-level logical storage object.