Ensure that the NetApp storage arrays have the necessary NetApp licenses that are required to perform snapshot operations.

For replication, ensure SnapMirror and SnapVault license are enabled on the storage array.

For the list of all the supported Data ONTAP versions, refer to the NetBackup Snapshot Manager section in the NetBackup Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (HCL).

For NAS environment, ensure that the NetApp shares are configured using an active junction_path.

For replication, data-protection volume should also have the active junction_path configured.