In this entry I would like briefly describe how to protect the SVM (vserver) root volume by creating load-sharing mirrors on every node of a cluster. If you are unfamiliar with SVMs, check out my article NetApp cDOT – what is SVM or vserver ?. Every vserver has it’s root volume, which is an entry point fo a namespace provided by that SVM (You can read more about namespaces in NetApp cDOT – Namespace, junction path entry). Continue reading