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NS0-014 Verified 2026 Edition

NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer — MetroCluster Specialist (NCIE-MC)Practice Test

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by NetApp

Exam Format

Specialist

Registration

$200 USD
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Validity

24 months (2 years)
Retake and pass the current version of the exam before expiry; Linked Hierarchal Certifications: passing NS0-014 (NCIE-MetroCluster) automatically renews the NCDA ONTAP Professional (NS0-163) certification when achieved prior to NCDA expiry

NS0-014 Exam Topics and Domains

NS0-014 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with ONTAP, Config Advisor, MetroCluster FC, MetroCluster IP, and more.

1

MetroCluster Solution Assessment

Prerequisites for the installation of MetroCluster components during planning

Site, power, cabling and hardware prerequisites

Identify prerequisites for the installation of MetroCluster components during planning

Configuration components using tools

Planning and validation tooling

Determine configuration components using tools

2

MetroCluster Concepts

MetroCluster concepts

MetroCluster architecture and data protection

Explain core MetroCluster concepts

FC MetroCluster configuration concepts

Fabric-attached and stretch FC MetroCluster

Describe FC MetroCluster configuration concepts

IP MetroCluster configuration concepts

MetroCluster over IP

Describe IP MetroCluster configuration concepts

3

MetroCluster Implementation and Configuration

Basic installation of MCC

Cabling and configuring a MetroCluster

Perform a basic installation of MetroCluster (MCC)

Advanced features

Advanced MetroCluster configuration

Configure advanced MetroCluster features

Implementation and configuration of Tiebreaker

MetroCluster Tiebreaker software

Implement and configure MetroCluster Tiebreaker

Implementation and configuration of Mediator

ONTAP Mediator service

Implement and configure ONTAP Mediator

Implementation and configuration of FC switches

FC back-end switch setup

Implement and configure FC switches

Implementation and configuration of IP switches

IP back-end switch setup

Implement and configure IP switches

Implementation and configuration of ATTO Bridges

ATTO FibreBridge configuration

Implement and configure ATTO Bridges

4

MetroCluster Upgrade, Expansion and Transitions

MetroCluster components

Component-level upgrades

Identify MetroCluster components for upgrade/expansion

Expanding MetroCluster configurations

Adding nodes / DR groups

Expand MetroCluster configurations

Transitioning MetroCluster from FC to IP

FC-to-IP transition

Transition MetroCluster from FC to IP

Upgrading MetroCluster hardware

Controller and hardware refresh

Upgrade MetroCluster hardware

5

MetroCluster Implementation Testing and Troubleshooting

Validating MetroCluster configuration

Validation and switchover testing

Validate MetroCluster configuration

Troubleshooting tasks

Diagnosing MetroCluster issues

Perform MetroCluster troubleshooting tasks

How do I earn this certification?

Passing NS0-014 earns the NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer — MetroCluster Specialist (NCIE-MC) certification. It sits in the ONTAP / Data Center Implementation track.

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MetroCluster IP with ONTAP Mediator ONTAP 9.x MetroCluster IP and the ONTAP Mediator (for automatic unplanned switchover) are explicitly listed exam objectives (Domain 3). Candidates should be current on IP switch support and Mediator deployment.

Who should take this exam?

NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP (NCDA) — must pass the NCDA ONTAP exam (NS0-163) first; badge/certificate for NCIE-MetroCluster is granted only after both NCDA and NS0-014 are passed
  • NetApp Cloud Native Associate accreditation
  • NetApp Hybrid Cloud Associate accreditation
  • Hands-on experience deploying MetroCluster in FC and IP environments

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Common Questions

What is the NetApp NS0-014 exam?
NS0-014 is the exam for the NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer — MetroCluster Specialist (NCIE-MC) certification. It validates your ability to plan, deploy, configure, and integrate NetApp ONTAP MetroCluster in both Fibre Channel (FC) and IP environments.
What are the prerequisites for the NS0-014 MetroCluster Specialist exam?
You must first earn the NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), ONTAP certification by passing the NCDA ONTAP exam (NS0-163). The NCIE-MetroCluster badge and certificate are only granted after you pass both the NCDA exam and the NS0-014 exam.
What topics does the NS0-014 exam cover?
The exam covers five domains: MetroCluster Solution Assessment; MetroCluster Concepts (including FC and IP configuration concepts); MetroCluster Implementation and Configuration (basic install, Tiebreaker, Mediator, FC/IP switches, ATTO Bridges); MetroCluster Upgrade, Expansion and Transitions (including FC-to-IP transition); and MetroCluster Implementation Testing and Troubleshooting.
How much does the NS0-014 exam cost and how do I register?
NetApp certification exams are $200.00 USD (effective 1 May 2025). You register and schedule through NetApp's CertMetrics portal, and the exam is delivered by Pearson VUE.
How long is the NCIE-MetroCluster certification valid?
Once earned, NetApp certifications are active for 24 months. Passing NS0-014 also automatically renews your NCDA ONTAP Professional (NS0-163) certification if achieved before the NCDA credential expires (Linked Hierarchal Certifications).
What is the difference between FC and IP MetroCluster on the NS0-014 exam?
The exam tests both. FC MetroCluster uses an FC-VI/Fibre Channel back-end (fabric-attached or stretch, with FC switches and ATTO FibreBridges), while MetroCluster IP uses supported Ethernet/IP switches and the ONTAP Mediator for automatic unplanned switchover. Candidates must understand the components, cabling, and configuration differences of both.

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