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NS0-005 Exam Topics and Domains
NS0-005 is organized into 3 weighted domains. Expect to work with Cloud Volumes ONTAP, NetApp AFF, NetApp E-Series, NetApp FAS, and more.
1
Infrastructure
25%
Basic Infrastructure Concepts and Components
Compute InfrastructureStorage Infrastructure ComponentsNetwork Infrastructure
- Identify and describe basic infrastructure concepts and components
- Understand the relationship between compute, storage, and network infrastructure
- Recognize infrastructure patterns for hybrid cloud deployments
Data Management Concepts
Data Protection StrategiesData Management Best Practices
- Understand core data management concepts and their business value
- Identify data protection requirements and solutions
- Recognize data lifecycle management strategies
Virtualization Concepts
Server VirtualizationContainer Technologies
- Understand virtualization technologies and their storage implications
- Recognize NetApp's role in virtualized and containerized environments
- Identify storage best practices for virtual workloads
AI Concepts
AI/ML Infrastructure Requirements
- Recognize AI/ML infrastructure requirements
- Understand how NetApp supports AI workloads
- Identify performance and capacity considerations for AI applications
2
Data Storage Software
37%
NetApp SANtricity Components and Concepts
E-Series Storage SystemsSANtricity Software Features
- Understand E-Series architecture and capabilities
- Recognize SANtricity software features and use cases
- Identify when to recommend E-Series solutions
NetApp ONTAP Components and Concepts
ONTAP ArchitectureONTAP Data ProtectionONTAP Storage EfficiencyONTAP Protocols and ServicesONTAP Management
- Understand ONTAP architecture and core concepts
- Recognize ONTAP data protection capabilities
- Identify ONTAP storage efficiency features
- Understand protocol support and multi-protocol capabilities
- Recognize management and monitoring tools
NetApp StorageGRID Components and Concepts
Object Storage ArchitectureStorageGRID Capabilities
- Understand object storage concepts and architecture
- Recognize StorageGRID use cases and capabilities
- Identify when to recommend object storage solutions
Data Management Tools
NetApp Management EcosystemIntegration Tools
- Recognize NetApp's data management tool ecosystem
- Understand management and monitoring capabilities
- Identify integration and automation opportunities
3
Intelligent Data Infrastructure
38%
Cyber Resiliency Solutions
Data Security ConceptsCyber Recovery Strategies
- Understand cyber resiliency concepts and threats
- Recognize NetApp security and protection capabilities
- Identify appropriate cyber resiliency solutions
NetApp Data Mobility Solutions
Data MigrationData Synchronization and Replication
- Understand data mobility requirements and solutions
- Recognize migration and synchronization capabilities
- Identify appropriate data mobility solutions
NetApp Hybrid Cloud Data Protection Solutions
Cloud Backup and RecoveryHybrid Cloud Data Protection
- Understand hybrid cloud data protection concepts
- Recognize NetApp's cloud data services
- Identify appropriate cloud protection strategies
NetApp Storage Solutions
On-Premises Storage SolutionsCloud Storage SolutionsApplication-Specific Solutions
- Understand NetApp's storage solution portfolio
- Recognize on-premises and cloud storage options
- Identify appropriate solutions for application workloads
Consumption Models
Traditional Purchasing ModelsAs-a-Service ModelsHybrid Consumption Models
- Understand different IT consumption models
- Recognize NetApp's flexible consumption options
- Identify financial benefits of different models
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NS0-005 earns the NetApp Certified Technology Solutions Professional certification. It sits in the Hybrid Cloud Generalist track.
Next Level Options
NS0-901 - NetApp Certified AI Expert
Alternative Paths
- NS0-159 - NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAPComplementary technical skills in ONTAP administration
- NS0-304 - NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator Deep technical implementation skills for hybrid cloud environments
- NS0-520 - NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN ONTAPSpecialized SAN implementation expertise
- NS0-163 - NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP (Previous Version) ONTAP administration expertise (replaced by NS0-159)
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Last content update: N/A
- Announcement date: 2024
Updates
- NetApp ONTAP Latest Core technology covered extensively in Data Storage Software domain • Release date: Ongoing updates
- Cloud Volumes ONTAP Latest Key cloud service covered in Intelligent Data Infrastructure domain • Release date: Ongoing updates
- NetApp BlueXP (formerly Cloud Manager) Latest Unified management platform for hybrid cloud environments • Release date: 2024
- NetApp Astra Latest Container data management for Kubernetes environments • Release date: Ongoing updates
- NetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protection Latest AI-powered ransomware detection covered in Cyber Resiliency domain • Release date: Recent feature