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211

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Dec 31, 2018

Release Date

Nov 25, 2025Last Updated

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211 NS0-176 practice questions with detailed explanations

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What topics are on the NS0-176 exam?

Information Gathering for FlexPod Solutions 20%

1.1

FlexPod Components

2 subtopics

1.1.1FlexPod Architecture Overview

1.1.2Requirements Assessment

Learning Objectives

Understand FlexPod components and architecture
Assess FlexPod computing solution performance characteristics
Gather requirements for various business workloads

Domain Hands-on Skills

Identify FlexPod hardware componentsUse assessment toolsAnalyze workload requirements

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overlooking workload-specific requirements
Inadequate capacity planning

FlexPod Design 25%

FlexPod Configuration 30%

FlexPod Administration 15%

FlexPod Troubleshooting 10%

How do I earn the Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Implementation and Administration certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: FlexPod Converged Infrastructure

Prerequisites

Optional
Optional
Required

Next Steps

Pursue Cisco Data Center certifications for deeper UCS expertise

Current Level

NS0-175Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design SpecialistComplementary
Focuses on FlexPod design rather than implementation and administration

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Typical Roles

FlexPod Administrator
Converged Infrastructure Engineer
Data Center Infrastructure Specialist
Storage and Compute Administrator
Systems Integrator

Advancement Opportunities

Senior FlexPod Architect
Data Center Manager
Infrastructure Team Lead
NetApp Solutions Architect
Cisco Data Center Specialist

Complementary Skills

Vendor Certifications

Cisco CCNA Data CenterCisco CCNP Data CenterVMware VCP-DCV (vSphere)NetApp NCDA ONTAP (NS0-163)

Technology Areas

Virtualization (VMware vSphere)Storage networking (FC, iSCSI)Data center networkingAutomation (Ansible, Python)Cloud integration (AWS, Azure)

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Pass the current version of NS0-176Complete NetApp continuing education requirements

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Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

6-12 months field experience with FlexPod components
Experience with Cisco UCS servers
Experience with NetApp ONTAP storage
Experience with Cisco Nexus switches
Understanding of VMware vSphere
Knowledge of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS)
Data center networking experience

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost	$150 USD
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	3 years
Recertification	Pass the current version of the exam Earn continuing education credits through NetApp training

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