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## [SQL Server and FSx ONTAP, faster TTM and lower costs for your Database environments using cloud cloning and application consistent snapshots](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/aws-fsxo-blg-run-sql-server-on-ec2-using-fsx-for-ontap)

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## [Mount Amazon FSx for ONTAP as a NFS datastore with VMware Cloud on AWS](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/aws-fsxo-blg-mount-amazon-fsx-for-ontap-as-a-nfs-datastore-with-vmware-cloud-on-aws)

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## [Use multiple protocols with Azure VMware Solution (as in on-premises)](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/azure-cvo-blg-use-multiple-protocols-with-azure-vmware-solution-as-in-on-premises)

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