The NS0-157 NetApp Certified Data Administrator, Clustered Data ONTAP exam covers a comprehensive range of topics related to administering NetApp storage systems running the Clustered Data ONTAP operating system, including core ONTAP concepts, logical storage management, networking, data protection features, high availability configurations, performance tuning, and basic security aspects, with a strong focus on multi-protocol environments like NFS and CIFS.
Key topic areas covered in the NS0-157 exam:
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ONTAP Fundamentals:
- ONTAP architecture and components
- Clustered Data ONTAP concepts (node, aggregate, LIF, SVM)
- Storage management (volumes, qtrees, snapshots, FlexVol)
- File system management (Unix, NTFS, CIFS)
- Data protection features (SnapMirror, SnapVault, MetroCluster)
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Logical Storage Management:
- Creating and managing volumes
- LUN mapping and presentation
- Data lifecycle management (tiered storage)
- Thin provisioning
- Data deduplication and compression
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Networking and Connectivity:
- Network interface configuration (LIFs, VLANs)
- IP addressing and routing
- Network services (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI)
- SAN connectivity (FC, iSCSI)
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High Availability (HA):
- Clustered Data ONTAP HA concepts
- Failover and takeover procedures
- HA configuration and maintenance
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Performance Management:
- Performance monitoring tools
- Identifying performance bottlenecks
- Optimizing storage configurations for performance
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Security:
- Access control (user and group permissions)
- Data encryption
- Security policies and compliance
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Command Line Interface (CLI):
- Basic ONTAP CLI commands for storage management
- Scripting and automation using the CLI
- Basic ONTAP CLI commands for storage management
Important points to remember:
- Real-world scenarios: The exam often presents practical scenarios requiring you to apply your knowledge to troubleshoot common issues and make informed configuration decisions.
- Hands-on experience: Having practical experience administering NetApp ONTAP systems is highly recommended for success on this exam.
- Multi-protocol understanding: A strong understanding of managing both NFS and CIFS protocols is crucial.
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