Hi
Lori,
Doug Wellbaum asked me to
answer some concerns you may have. You may contact me personally
if you have any more questions.
We have 2 databases
running on the filer on the SQL (ver. 6.5) end. Both of them are
500MB. Relatively small but effective. We have encountered no
problem with the filer. I haven't used the filer yet in a disaster
recovery plan, but I'm sure I would have no issue. Best practice
is to use SnapShots or Snap Mirror for added protection. I would
consider running your SQL backups (log files) just a few minutes before a snap
shot occurs, then in case of disaster, you have to most up to date information
and can get your database back on line within minutes.
Create a separate ID for
the filer and give it Admin privileges. Have it log on as a
service. Do not use your Administrator account as if you change your
password you will get suspect databases. -- This is from the
trenches, things where you go, Ooops! when you are learning for the
first time... Make sure it is on a different volume than your data
storage. I have never experienced any down time with the filer. We
have had it for over a year so far. It's a F740. We have two of
them. The other serves UNIX and Oracle. Oracle embraces
NetApp. Still wondering why Microsoft is so far behind the ball on this
one??? It is as reliable as the hard disk you are using, with snap shot
it becomes more reliable and faster than SCSI.
As for service from
NetApp. It is A1. I have never seen any other company with such
dedicated people. You've have already experienced this, I'm
sure... They were here late in the evening, early in the morning.
Their telephone support is top notch. They will not let you go until
your problem is solved, and their expertise is number one.
I have 100GB for file
storage. This works great too.
You can call me if you
have any other questions.
Thanks
Steven
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