Which two functions does the service connector perform in the NetApp Cloud Tiering service?

The service connector in the NetApp Cloud Tiering service performs several critical functions, one of which is discovering the amount of active and inactive data. This function is essential because it allows organizations to determine how much data can effectively be tiered to the cloud. By understanding which data is actively being used and which data can be considered inactive, the service connector optimizes the utilization of storage resources, ensuring that cost savings from cloud storage are maximized while maintaining performance for frequently accessed data.

Discovering active versus inactive data is a foundational aspect of efficiently managing storage. When this data is analyzed, it can inform decisions about data placement, allowing the system to tier only the data that is not actively used, thus freeing up space for more critical data locally while leveraging cost-effective cloud storage options for less frequently accessed information.

The other functions, while relevant to the overall operation of the Cloud Tiering service, do not directly pertain to the discovery process of data usage within the ONTAP volumes as performed by the service connector.