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Enabling file system sharing on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP across multiple AWS accounts

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This article discusses how to enable file system sharing on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP across multiple AWS accounts within the same organization.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • FSx for ONTAP sharing and access control concepts
  • Setting up AWS accounts and Amazon EC2 instances
  • Setting up Active Directory (AD)
  • Setting up FSx for ONTAP
  • Setting up Transit Gateway and AWS RAM
  • Mounting the FSx for ONTAP volume with Linux and Windows instances
  • Configuring access control policies using ONTAP CLI
  • Cleaning up resources

The article concludes that sharing a single FSx for ONTAP file system across AWS accounts within the same organization allows consolidation of resources, cost optimization, and improved operational efficiency.



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