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Is there a way to reduce the size of VMDK files placed on an NFS datastore on the ONTAP side

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • NFS Datastore

Answer

  • No, there is no way to reduce the size of virtual disk files (VMDK files) placed on an NFS datastore on the ONTAP side.
  • VMDK files are managed by VMware and treated as regular files by the NFS protocol.
  • Therefore, the process of reducing the size of a VMDK file involves VMware-specific operations and cannot be controlled directly through ONTAP.
  • Please consult VMware documentation or support for further assistance on managing VMDK file sizes effectively.

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