How does NetApp support VM mobility and data locality in a virtualized environment?

How does NetApp support VM mobility and data locality in a virtualized environment?

• A. By disabling replication during VM mobility.
• B. By using random data placement across nodes without virtualization.
• C. By moving all VMs to a single node with no replication.
• D. Through features like SVM-based data access, SnapMirror replication for DR, and integration with virtualization platforms for efficient data movement.

Answer: (D)

NetApp supports VM mobility and data locality by combining storage virtualization with virtualization platform integration and data protection features. Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs) provide a defined data access boundary and policy controls, so the same volumes can be presented to hosts wherever the VM moves, keeping data access consistent and locality-friendly within the cluster. When you need to relocate data or protect it across sites, SnapMirror replication keeps copies synchronized for disaster recovery, enabling rapid failover with data kept near the compute resources. At the same time, integration with virtualization platforms (for example via the Virtual Storage Console and native VM provisions) automates provisioning and data movement, so virtual machines can migrate with their storage paths intact and with minimal disruption. This combination ensures that VMs can move across hosts or sites efficiently while data remains close to where the compute runs and remains protected and easily recoverable.

NetApp supports VM mobility and data locality by combining storage virtualization with virtualization platform integration and data protection features. Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs) provide a defined data access boundary and policy controls, so the same volumes can be presented to hosts wherever the VM moves, keeping data access consistent and locality-friendly within the cluster. When you need to relocate data or protect it across sites, SnapMirror replication keeps copies synchronized for disaster recovery, enabling rapid failover with data kept near the compute resources. At the same time, integration with virtualization platforms (for example via the Virtual Storage Console and native VM provisions) automates provisioning and data movement, so virtual machines can migrate with their storage paths intact and with minimal disruption. This combination ensures that VMs can move across hosts or sites efficiently while data remains close to where the compute runs and remains protected and easily recoverable.