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Can a system configuration backup be used to stand up a replacement cluster?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • System configuration backup

Answer

  • No, system configuration backups are primarily used to recover loss of cluster and/or node identity with the original data aggregates still intact.
  • Using a configuration backup in the event of a total site/data loss is not recommended.

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