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What are the purposes of cluster and storage VM certificates in ONTAP 9

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • Storage virtual machine (storage VM) certificate
  • Cluster certificate

Answer

  • Cluster and Storage VM certificates in ONTAP 9 are used to secure communication and ensure authentication.
  • Below are their specific purposes:
    • Cluster certificate
      • Secures communication between cluster components (e.g., management servers, APIs, and management interfaces).
      • Provides authentication and encryption for internal communication within the cluster.
      • Reduces risks such as data tampering and eavesdropping during communication between cluster nodes.
    • Storage VM certificate
      • Secures communication for storage services accessed by clients.
      • Used for authentication and encryption during data transfer between clients and the Storage VM.
      • Ensures secure access control and protects data during input/output operations.

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