Proven NetApp to Google Filestore Migrations – Fixed Scope, Senior Engineers
To migrate NetApp ONTAP to Google Cloud Filestore, you move your Linux NFS file shares to a fully managed, scalable service on GCP. Our senior engineers handle the entire project – from assessment
The lowest-cost way off NetApp ONTAP: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support NetApp ONTAP → Google Cloud Filestore after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope migration, predictable timeline and budget.
- ✓Senior platform engineers lead your ONTAP to Filestore move.
- ✓Legacy ONTAP supported on your timeline – no forced cutover.
- ✓40–70% savings on ONTAP support while you plan the move.
- ✓24/7 US-based support for both platforms during transition.
- ✓Post-migration management and billing analytics for Filestore.
Modernization stalled by storage migration risk
Your GCP application modernization initiative demands moving file storage off legacy ONTAP, but the migration risk and downtime freeze your timeline.
On-prem datacenter shutdown forces a Cloud file storage move
Your on-prem hosting infrastructure is being decommissioned, leaving you without a home for your NFS file shares. You need a fast, reliable move to Google Cloud Filestore – but you can’t afford a failed project.
Kubernetes storage requirements not met by legacy ONTAP
GKE clusters need persistent, high-performance NFS storage. NetApp ONTAP wasn’t designed for Kubernetes. You need Filestore, but the thought of migrating live stateful workloads blocks progress.
NetApp ONTAP → Google Cloud Filestore migration — your questions answered
What happens to our NetApp support during the migration?+
We maintain your NetApp ONTAP system under vendor support as long as your contract is active. If the renewal lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues while you complete the migration. You never lose support.
We have Windows SMB workloads on ONTAP. Can we still migrate to Google Cloud Filestore?+
Yes – if you rely on Windows SMB shares, Google Cloud offers alternative managed SMB solutions. We can incorporate that into your migration plan. Your core Linux NFS workloads move to Filestore without change.
Our applications have deeply nested directories. Will that cause performance issues on Filestore?+
Filestore has a 100,000 files-per-directory performance threshold for NFSv3. If your application creates extremely deep directory trees or high file counts per directory, we pre-assess that and design a restructuring plan before migration.
How long does a NetApp ONTAP to Google Cloud Filestore migration take and what does it cost?+
Typical projects take 2–3 months with two senior engineers. Budget ranges from $30,000 to $150,000 depending on data volume, complexity, and any restructuring needed.
Free Assessment: Your Cloud Storage Path
Once your applications are running on Google Cloud Filestore, keep them optimized with our GCP Filestore Management and Billing Analytics service. We monitor performance, right-size shares, and analyze costs so you never overprovision.