In the multi-cloud world we live in, managing enterprise data efficiently across platforms is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. NetApp, a long-standing leader in enterprise storage and data management, has strategically positioned itself as a key enabler of hybrid and multi-cloud success by deeply integrating with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Here’s how NetApp is working with each of the major cloud hyperscalers to bring flexibility, performance, and simplicity to the cloud journey:
NetApp + AWS: Deep Integration and Native Services
NetApp and AWS have built a close partnership with native services that bring NetApp’s storage efficiency and performance into the heart of the AWS ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
- Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP: A fully managed, native AWS service offering NetApp’s ONTAP file system, including advanced features like deduplication, compression, snapshots, and multi-protocol (NFS/CIFS).
- Seamless Hybrid Cloud: Extend on-prem NetApp environments to AWS with Cloud Volumes ONTAP, enabling DR, backup, or tiering.
- Application Performance: Ideal for demanding workloads such as SAP, Oracle, or VMware on AWS.
Best Fit: Enterprises looking to modernize legacy storage with minimal changes to applications.
NetApp + Microsoft Azure: The Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Power Duo
NetApp’s collaboration with Microsoft focuses on delivering powerful file services for Azure’s enterprise-heavy customer base.
Key Highlights:
- Azure NetApp Files (ANF): A first-party, high-performance file storage service natively integrated into Azure. Perfect for HPC, SAP HANA, and databases requiring ultra-low latency.
- Native Experience: Provisioning, billing, and management directly through Azure Portal.
- Hybrid Use Cases: Integration with Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and Azure Arc.
Best Fit: Enterprises migrating Windows-heavy workloads or running hybrid scenarios with Microsoft stack.
NetApp + Google Cloud: Data-Driven Flexibility
With GCP, NetApp focuses on enabling data portability, AI/ML workloads, and rapid DevOps cycles through simplified file storage.
Key Highlights:
- Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud: Fully managed NFS and SMB storage, optimized for performance and scalability.
- Kubernetes Ready: Strong integration with GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and Anthos.
- Simplified Dev/Test: Easy provisioning for CI/CD pipelines and persistent storage for containerized apps.
Best Fit: Engineering teams and data-centric organizations looking to accelerate app development and machine learning projects.
The NetApp Advantage in Multi-Cloud
NetApp’s hybrid-cloud strategy isn’t about choosing one provider — it’s about enabling consistency, efficiency, and unified data management across all of them.
Core Value Adds:
- Consistent data services across clouds
- Centralized backup, compliance, and governance
- Freedom to move workloads between clouds (avoiding lock-in)
- Deep partner ecosystem & API support
Whether you’re a cloud-native startup or a global enterprise modernizing legacy infrastructure, NetApp offers a robust foundation for managing data wherever it lives. Its tight integration with AWS, Azure, and GCP makes it a key ally in any hybrid or multi-cloud journey.
