Skip to main content
NetApp Knowledge Base

Is it possible to restore a specific SVM configuration using a configuration backup from a different cluster?

  1. Last updated
    Apr 30, 2025
  2. Save as PDF
Views:
24
Visibility:
Public
Votes:
0
Category:
not set
Specialty:
not set
Last Updated:
4/30/2025, 4:54:04 PM

Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • Configuration Backup

Answer

  • No, configuration backups are intended to recover from a disaster that resulted in the loss of the local configuration files. 
  • There is no option is available for specific SVM configuration. 
  • All cluster configuration backups are designed for a complete restore and ONLY for the cluster that the back up was run on.

 

Sign in to view the entire content of this KB article.

New to NetApp?

Learn more about our award-winning Support

NetApp provides no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability or serviceability of any information or recommendations provided in this publication or with respect to any results that may be obtained by the use of the information or observance of any recommendations provided herein. The information in this document is distributed AS IS and the use of this information or the implementation of any recommendations or techniques herein is a customer's responsibility and depends on the customer's ability to evaluate and integrate them into the customer's operational environment. This document and the information contained herein may be used solely in connection with the NetApp products discussed in this document.