NetApp Active IQ Reviews & Insights

Two primary uses: (a) identify problematic configuration issues on our NetApp clusters, and (b) generate upgrade guides when patching/upgrading.

Critical to use if you have any NetApp clusters in your environment. Use it to identify problems you might not otherwise know about. Also can be useful to generate upgrade reports in advance so you know about any special cases.

NetApp Active IQ helps me track the health and performance of my NetApp storage repositories. I keep my NetApp's linked at all times, the amazing part about the progress of NetApp Active IQ, it continues to get better and better. It has allowed for more automated updates to firmware, controllers, and primary software. The NetApp Active IQ is also available to my account managers who keep an eye on my environment. My NetApp team will also notify me if there is a critical patch required for the infrastructure. NetApp Active IQ is a team and tools that compliment my operation.

If you have a NetApp or multiple NetApps, then you SHOULD use NetApp Active IQ. It is an invaluable tool. It acts like another FTE in our environment by keeping us informed. NetApp Active IQ is an excellent product; there are always areas for improvement based on evolving customer needs. NetApp Active IQ is a compliment to NetApp, pure and simple! Keep it linked at all times and make your account managers a part of your team; the product works so well, give your account managers something to do, have them keep you informed and have them help you update. I have seen a major change in NetApp account teams; they want to support their customers! Good Job NetApp!