How many admin SVMs are created to represent a cluster?

In a NetApp storage environment, specifically within the context of ONTAP, there is only one admin SVM (Storage Virtual Machine) per cluster. The admin SVM is critical as it serves as the management interface for the cluster, allowing administrators to perform a variety of management tasks, such as configuring cluster-wide settings, managing storage resources, and monitoring the health of the cluster.

Having a single admin SVM simplifies management and ensures that administrative tasks are centralized. It acts as the focal point for interactions with the cluster, which helps maintain organization and efficiency. Additional SVMs can be created for specific workloads or purposes, such as hosting user data, but the admin SVM remains singular in its role.

The other choices imply the existence of multiple admin SVMs, which is misleading. While a cluster can have multiple SVMs for different applications or tenants, the unique admin SVM reinforces the concept of centralized cluster management within the NetApp environment.