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Exam Information
Official specifications published by NetApp
Exam Format
90 min
60
63%
Professional
Registration
$150 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass current NCSE exam (NS0-591) before expiration; Complete NetApp continuing education credits
NS0-194 Exam Topics and Domains
NS0-194 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Active IQ, Authentication services, AutoSupport, Component replacement, and more.
1
ONTAP OS
Disk or aggregate concepts
Disk and shelf configurationsAggregate management and mirroring
- Understand disk and aggregate concepts in ONTAP
- Configure and manage storage aggregates
- Implement mirroring and high availability features
Volume concepts
Volume management
- Understand ONTAP volume architecture
- Configure and manage volumes effectively
ONTAP networking concepts
Network configuration
- Configure ONTAP networking components
- Understand cluster network architecture
How ONTAP interacts with external components
External integrations
- Integrate ONTAP with external services
- Configure authentication and name services
ONTAP logging mechanisms
Logging and auditing
- Configure and manage ONTAP logging
- Use AutoSupport for troubleshooting
- Implement audit logging for security
Supported ONTAP protocols
File protocolsBlock protocols
- Configure and manage file and block protocols
- Troubleshoot protocol connectivity
2
Troubleshooting NetApp Hardware and Software
How to collect and analyze information
Data collection and analysis
- Collect system information effectively
- Analyze data for troubleshooting
How to troubleshoot data access problems
Data access troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve data access issues
- Use troubleshooting methodology
How to analyze performance
Performance analysis and tuning
- Analyze system performance
- Implement performance tuning
- Use QoS to manage workloads
3
NetApp Hardware
FRUs in a NetApp system
Field Replaceable Units
- Identify NetApp hardware components
- Understand FRU functionality
The hardware replacement process
Hardware replacement procedures
- Execute hardware replacement procedures
- Minimize downtime during replacements
Storage hardware technology
Storage technologies
- Understand storage hardware technologies
- Configure appropriate storage solutions
Compute technology
NetApp HCI and compute nodes
- Understand NetApp compute solutions
- Configure NetApp HCI
4
NetApp Cloud Data Services
Components of cloud data services
Cloud data services
- Understand NetApp cloud data services
- Configure cloud integrations
Components of a hybrid cloud solution
Hybrid cloud architecture
- Design hybrid cloud architectures
- Implement cloud tiering and backup
5
Data Protection
Data protection concepts
Data protection technologies
- Understand NetApp data protection technologies
- Design comprehensive data protection strategies
Data protection operations
Protection implementation and management
- Implement data protection solutions
- Manage backup and recovery operations
6
Active IQ
How to use Active IQ
Active IQ platformProactive support using Active IQ
- Use Active IQ for proactive support
- Implement Active IQ recommendations
- Monitor system health and performance
Who should take this exam?
- 6-12 months of NetApp experience
- Experience with on-site and remote support
- General troubleshooting experience
- NetApp Cloud Native Associate (optional)
- NetApp Hybrid Cloud Associate (optional)
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