In general, qtrees are similar to FlexVol volumes. However, the two technologies have some key differences. Understanding these differences helps you choose between them when you design your storage architecture.
The following table compares qtrees and FlexVol volumes:
Functionality | Qtree | FlexVol volume |
---|---|---|
Enables organizing user data | Yes | Yes |
Enables grouping users with similar needs | Yes | Yes |
Accepts a security style | Yes | Yes |
Accepts oplocks configuration | Yes | Yes |
Can be backed up and restored as a unit using SnapMirror | Yes | Yes |
Can be backed up and restored as a unit using SnapVault | Yes | No |
Can be resized | Yes (using quota limits) | Yes |
Supports Snapshot copies | No (qtree data can be extracted from volume Snapshot copies) | Yes |
Supports quotas | Yes | Yes |
Can be cloned | No (except as part of a FlexVol volume) | Yes |
Can be exported using NFS | Yes | Yes |