Which NetApp product provides global file locking for Windows shares when working from headquarters and multiple sites?

• A. BlueXP observability
• B. BlueXP edge caching
• C. Cloud Volumes Service
• D. BlueXP tiering

Answer: (B)

Global file locking across HQ and multiple sites needs a solution that keeps SMB lock state in sync as users in different locations access the same Windows shares. BlueXP edge caching provides this by caching frequently used files at the edge while coordinating the lock state with the central storage. This means a file opened for write at one site holds the lock globally, and other sites see the correct lock status, preventing conflicting writes while still delivering fast local access to cached data. The edge caches communicate with the central storage to invalidate or refresh data when locks change, preserving data integrity across locations.

Other options don’t specifically address this combination of edge-backed performance and coordinated Windows SMB locking across distributed sites. Observability focuses on monitoring; tiering moves data between storage tiers; Cloud Volumes Service is a cloud-based file service without the same edge caching and global lock coordination for multiple sites.