NetApp Data Migrator

What NetApp Data Migrator is

NetApp Data Migrator moves file data between NAS environments and supports migrations in both directions. It can work with any NAS server, with examples including Dell Isilon, ONTAP, Vanilla Linux, Windows, and Cloud Volumes ONTAP. Destination options include Azure NetApp Files, Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and Cloud Volumes ONTAP. Supported protocols are NFS 4.1 and 3.0, along with SMB 3.1, 3.0, and 2.0. The tool preserves metadata and access settings during migration. It also provides cutover orchestration and migration reporting. NetApp Data Migrator is listed for Linux, Windows, and web access, and its workload scope is file data. NetApp lists the product as free and offers a free plan. Its supported source and destination environments cover NAS servers and several named cloud storage services, giving teams options for moving file workloads across those environments. The listed capabilities address migration direction, preservation of metadata and access, cutover coordination, and reporting.

Who it suits

NetApp Data Migrator suits teams moving file data between NAS environments that need metadata and access settings preserved. It may fit organizations using the listed NAS servers, cloud destinations, and NFS or SMB protocols.

Getting started

1. Visit the NetApp Data Migrator website.
2. Select a supported NAS source and destination.
3. Confirm the migration uses a listed NFS or SMB protocol version.
4. Use the tool on Linux, Windows, or the web.

Verdict

Choose NetApp Data Migrator if you need to move file data across supported NAS environments and want metadata, access settings, cutover orchestration, and reporting included. Check that your source, destination, and protocol are among the supported options before planning a migration.