# NetApp ONTAP support for VMware Cloud Foundation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netapp-ontap-support-for-vmware-cloud-foundation > Updated: 2026-09-10T10:31:39.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. NetApp has announced that its ONTAP data management solutions have been validated to support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. This integration is intended to provide secure and optimized data infrastructure for private and hybrid cloud environments. The solution aims to assist enterprises in reducing costs and accelerating the deployment of AI software and Kubernetes-based workloads. Key features include built-in security measures, such as NetApp Console Backup and Recovery, which provide rapid recovery capabilities to protect against ransomware attacks. Furthermore, the validation supports VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS), allowing container-based applications to run alongside traditional virtual machines. NetApp’s cloud storage services are noted as being certified to support VCF across major hyperscale clouds, which facilitates workload and license portability without requiring significant refactoring of existing data setups. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: NetApp validates ONTAP support for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 NetApp announced that its ONTAP data management solutions are validated to support VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, aiding hybrid cloud, AI, and Kubernetes workloads. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netapp-validates-ontap-support-for-vmware-cloud-foundation-91-1 ### 2026-09-03: NetApp validates ONTAP support for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 NetApp’s ONTAP capabilities are now validated to support VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, enhancing secure data management for private and hybrid cloud environments and AI software deployment. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netapp-validates-ontap-support-for-vmware-cloud-foundation-91 --- Cite as: NetApp ONTAP support for VMware Cloud Foundation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netapp-ontap-support-for-vmware-cloud-foundation