Google Cloud NetApp Volumes(formerly known as NetApp Cloud Volumes Service) is the best storage solution for an AI workflow that requires NFSv4.1 support, minimal management requirements, data protection, and the ability to rapidly create clones of datasets. This service provides fully managed file storage with NFS support and integrates seamlessly with Google Cloud, offering features like snapshotting, cloning, and built-in data protection.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP (B)is also a strong option but requires more management than Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.Google local SSD (C)andGoogle Cloud Storage (D)don't meet the requirements for NFSv4.1 support and dataset cloning.