Flex File Is Ending in 2027: Plan Your Move to Flex Unified

Customers using the Flex File service level were notified by Google that the service will end in 2027 and to consider migration to the Flex Unified service level.

Flex Unified offers the full spectrum of NetApp ONTAP capabilities on Google Cloud, including support for both file and block protocols.

Join our Coffee with Customer Success session to learn more about Flex Unified, available migration tools, and guidance to help you plan your move from Flex File before the service ends.

During this session, we'll cover:

• What the end of Flex File means for your environment

• Key timelines and milestones leading up to the end of service in 2027

• An overview of Flex Unified and its capabilities

• Available migration approaches and tools to support your transition

• Guidance for testing, validation, and cutover planning

• Common questions we've heard from customers preparing for migration

• A live demonstration of the migration workflow

• Interactive Q&A with Product and Customer Success teams

This session will help you understand your migration options, available tools, and the steps you can take to prepare for your move from Flex File to Flex Unified before the service ends in 2027.

Session Details:

Date: December 1, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM GMT

Location: Zoom webinar

Speakers:

Karl Konnerth - Sr. Product Manager

Varun Raveendran - Customer Success Engineer

Vikas Mohila - Customer Success Engineer

Miguel Torres Romero - Customer Success Engineer