Hello,
We have NetApp, but we do not rely on snapshots due to disk usage 
concerns, if you size the volume correctly & apply some automatic handling 
of out of control snapshots, i like them, we have them enabled 
occasionally for smaller volumes, you will need to tune your fractional 
reserve space, vol size, and configure the volume appropriately ( check 
the flexvol setup instructions) in order to prevent out of space issues ( 
for volatile data, i.e nsf's)
As far as backups go, we utilize NDMP for CIFS and do not backup luns, if 
you automate the mount to another filer via snapvault etc, then you may 
better protect your luns with ndmp backups or replication.
How large are the luns you mention ?





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Does anyone have any experience with NetApps Snapshot or SnapVault
products?  We're looking into them as a possibility for some of our
larger NW clients.

 

Thanks!

Teresa


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