Microsoft and NetApp Unleash the Power of Data Through the Industry's First Azure Enterprise NFS Service
October 03 2017 - 1:00PM
NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP), the data authority in a hybrid cloud world,
today announced that it is the data services technology of choice
behind first-of-its-kind cloud-centric capabilities for the hybrid
cloud. The new industry-first enterprise Network File System (NFS)
service in the cloud is delivered natively in Azure and powered by
NetApp®. NetApp also announced deeper integrations with Azure in
Cloud Control for Microsoft Office 365 and NetApp AltaVault™.
Businesses all over the world are embracing cloud to respond
faster to customer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
According to IDC, today’s file market is at 28EB with cloud growing
faster than on-premises at 24.9 percent through 20211. Data-driven
companies focused on cloud-first and hybrid cloud strategies need
high-performance ways to fuel mission-critical applications in the
cloud by using the same enterprise NFS they already rely on.
These visionary companies know that harnessing data through
the power of hybrid cloud is key to becoming truly data driven.
“Organizations are adopting cloud at a rapid pace, yet
enterprise-level data services are still needed to truly extend
workloads like database analytics, email, DevOps, and disaster
recovery into the cloud,” said Amita Potnis, research manager,
IDC. “With this announcement, NetApp and Microsoft can extend
the same Enterprise NFS on which businesses rely without the
complexities and administration normally associated with file-based
protocols.”
“We’re excited to partner with NetApp to bring enterprise NFS
services natively to Azure. Customers can now bring their
applications to Azure and continue to get the scale, performance,
and reliability offered by NetApp’s leading data services,” said
Tad Brockway, general manager, Microsoft Azure Storage at Microsoft
Corp. "This partnership is a significant step toward further
enabling hybrid cloud data services for our mutual customers."
Users will be able to access this service directly through the
Azure console, delivering superior performance and ease of use. IT
leaders will have a transparent reach into premiere cloud data
services powered by NetApp.
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1 Source: IDC, Worldwide File- & Object-based Storage
Forecast 2017-2021, US42280717, September
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“NetApp and Microsoft understand that companies require a
holistic approach to managing data that is secure, efficient, and
future-proof and provides freedom of choice,” said Anthony Lye,
senior vice president of the cloud business unit at NetApp. “This
first-of-its-kind solution uses NFS to transform the way companies
use the cloud, providing visibility and control across Azure,
on-premises, and hosted NFS workloads.”
Cloud architects and storage administrators will now be able to
provision, automate, and scale NFS services by using RESTful APIs.
Additional data protection services will be offered, starting with
on-demand, automated snapshots. The service will support both V3
and V4 workloads to customers operating in the cloud and the hybrid
cloud. It will also integrate with a host of Azure services,
including analytics, SQL Server, and SAP Hana for Azure.
Additional integrations with Cloud Control, AltaVault,
and Microsoft Azure
NetApp further extends cloud protection and retention for
Microsoft Office 365 to Azure Storage while adding EMEA and APAC
support in Dublin and Sydney, and strengthens cloud backup and
recovery offerings with new Azure storage options and bundles.
Additional announcements today include:
- NetApp Cloud Control for Microsoft Office 365 now supports
Azure Storage. Cloud Control for Office 365 is also adding
availability for EMEA and APAC for customers who prefer to store
their business-critical Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft OneDrive, and
Microsoft SharePoint data in their local region.
- NetApp AltaVault is adding support for Azure Archive Storage,
enabling customers to select between hot, cool, and cold storage
options in the Azure cloud for their data protection
needs.
- CDW easy-to-order bundle is a lab-validated solution comprised
of AltaVault, Veritas Backup Exec, and Microsoft Azure for a new
and highly efficient option for backing up to the cloud.
AvailabilityCompanies can sign up for the Azure
Enterprise NFS service, powered by NetApp, preview at
www.netapp.com/azurepreview.
Cloud Control and NetApp AltaVault are currently available. More
information can be found at their respective websites.
About NetApp NetApp is the data authority
for hybrid cloud. We provide a full range of hybrid cloud data
services that simplify management of applications and data across
cloud and on-premises environments to accelerate digital
transformation. Together with our partners, we empower global
organizations to unleash the full potential of their data to expand
customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation, and optimize their
operations. For more information, visit www.netapp.com.
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