NS0-162 Exam Information and Guideline
NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP
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Course Outline: Network-Appliance NS0-162 NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP
I. Introduction to NetApp Storage Solutions
A. Overview of NetApp storage architecture
B. Introduction to ONTAP operating system
C. NetApp storage systems and models
II. NetApp Storage Configuration
A. Disk shelves and aggregates
B. RAID configuration and data protection
C. Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs) and volumes
D. Snapshot and cloning technologies
III. NetApp Data Management
A. Storage efficiency features (deduplication, compression, thin provisioning)
B. Data replication and disaster recovery
C. Backup and restore operations
IV. Data Access and Protocols
A. NFS and CIFS/SMB protocols
B. iSCSI and Fibre Channel (FC) protocols
C. Network configuration and best practices
V. Performance Monitoring and Optimization
A. Monitoring tools and performance metrics
B. Performance analysis and troubleshooting
C. Performance optimization techniques
VI. Data Protection and Security
A. SnapMirror and SnapVault for data protection
B. Multi-factor authentication and access controls
C. Security best practices and compliance
VII. Storage Virtualization
A. Storage virtualization concepts
B. FlexVol and FlexClone technologies
C. Storage QoS (Quality of Service)
VIII. Storage Troubleshooting and Support
A. Storage system troubleshooting methodologies
B. Log analysis and diagnostic tools
C. NetApp support resources and escalation processes
Exam Objectives:
- Understand NetApp storage solutions, architecture, and ONTAP operating system
- Configure NetApp storage components, including aggregates, volumes, and storage virtual machines
- Manage NetApp data, including storage efficiency features, data replication, and backup and restore operations
- Understand and configure data access protocols such as NFS, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel
- Monitor and optimize storage performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Implement data protection and security measures, including SnapMirror, SnapVault, and access controls
- Utilize storage virtualization technologies such as FlexVol and FlexClone
- Troubleshoot storage issues and utilize support resources effectively
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the Network-Appliance NS0-162 NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP course will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to NetApp Storage Solutions
- NetApp Storage Configuration
- NetApp Data Management
- Data Access and Protocols
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Data Protection and Security
- Storage Virtualization
- Storage Troubleshooting and Support
The course will consist of lectures, hands-on lab exercises, and practical assignments to reinforce the concepts taught. Students will have the opportunity to work with NetApp storage systems and gain hands-on experience with ONTAP. The syllabus is designed to prepare students for the NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP exam by covering the exam objectives in detail.