NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, announced fresh capabilities today. NetApp ONTAP has been tested and validated for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1. As a result, customers now get an optimized and secure data infrastructure foundation. This foundation supports both private and hybrid clouds effectively.
Furthermore, NetApp combines VCF 9.1’s advanced capabilities with cost-effective data management tools. Built-in security features also safeguard data against ransomware attacks. Consequently, mutual customers can lower costs significantly. Additionally, they can accelerate AI software deployment into production environments.
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 offers enterprises a unified private cloud platform. This platform runs both traditional and modern workloads seamlessly. Since NetApp’s solutions are already validated for VCF 9.1, customers can immediately leverage new innovations. Therefore, upgrading becomes simpler with a proven data infrastructure layer already in place.
Unifying Data Across Cloud Environments
To fully control their data VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, customers must unify data estates across environments. This includes on-premises, hybrid, and multicloud setups. Notably, NetApp’s first-party cloud storage services stand out. They remain the only external enterprise storage certified across major hyperscale clouds for VMware Cloud Foundation. Thus, customers gain flexibility to adapt as business needs evolve.
Moreover, through VCF license portability entitlement, customers can deploy VMware in certified hyperscaler environments. This means VMware workloads run on VCF in the cloud without any refactoring required.
“To keep up with the rapid pace of innovation required to thrive in a competitive landscape, enterprises need flexibility to move and place workloads in the best environment to which they are suited,” said Alvaro Celis, Chief Partner and Ecosystem Officer at NetApp. “NetApp continues to innovate to ensure VCF customers can operate consistently and without disruption across cloud environments. Together with Broadcom, we are giving organizations the autonomy to optimize, protect, and scale their virtualized environments across any cloud on their own terms, safeguarding their existing operational investments while unlocking the future.”
Cost-Effective, Scalable Private Clouds
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 significantly improves density for VM and containerized AI workloads. Meanwhile, it reduces operational complexity through automated operations. Additionally, NetApp ONTAP delivers enterprise-grade storage for VCF management domains. New tools, including NetApp Console Backup and Recovery, strengthen cyber resilience further. Similarly, ONTAP Tools for VMware will introduce advanced datastore-granular replication capabilities.
Enabling Consistent Kubernetes Operations
NetApp’s support for VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service has also been validated for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1. Consequently, customers can deploy containerized workloads while using existing VMware tools. This combined solution accelerates DevOps workflows and CI/CD integration effectively.
“Broadcom and NetApp have long collaborated on solutions that help organizations simplify operations, protect critical data, and innovate faster,” said Paul Turner, Chief Product Officer, VMware Cloud Foundation Division at Broadcom. “With VCF 9.1, we are delivering an AI- and Kubernetes-native private cloud platform that maximizes infrastructure efficiency and security. Because NetApp’s solutions are tested and validated to support VCF 9.1 environments, our mutual customers can adopt these innovations with a data infrastructure foundation that is proven and ready.”
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