NetApp Certified Data Management Administrators have proven skills in performing in-depth support, administrative functions, and performance management for NetApp storage appliances running the Data ONTAP® operating system in NFS and Windows® (CIFS) multiprotocol environments. They are able to implement active-active controller configuration and SyncMirror® for continuous data availability and rapid data recovery in the event of a disaster. They also have detailed knowledge of SnapMirror®, SnapRestore®, and SnapVault®, which they use to manage and protect mission-critical data.
Successful candidates should have at least 6-12 months of field experience. Additionally, candidates taking the Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode exam should also have experience implementing and administering large aggregates.
Logos and certificates will be granted to those individuals who successfully pass both the NS0-153 and NS0-163 exams, OR the NS0-154 exam, OR the NS0-156 exam.
Required Exams
- Storage Networking Professional (NS0-153)
- Data Protection Solutions Professional (NS0-163)
OR
- Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode Administrator (NS0-154)
OR
- Data ONTAP Cluster-Mode Administrator (NS0-156)
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Other Prep Work
- View the Frequently Asked Questions for exam NS0-154 topics.
- Study NetApp product descriptions.
- Visit the NetApp Library to review technical manuals, white papers, knowledge base articles, and other relevant information about our products.
- See the NetApp University Learning Map for a complete list of NetApp University training courses.