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NS0-404 Verified 2026 Edition

NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud - Implementation Engineer Practice Test

NS0-404 earns the NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer credential, recommended after passing the Hybrid Cloud Administrator exam. It suits engineers deploying NetApp storage across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The practice test works through deployment, data protection, automation, troubleshooting, and operations.

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2 years
Recertify per current NetApp recertification requirements shown in CertCenter before the 2-year expiry

NS0-404 Exam Topics and Domains

NS0-404 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with BlueXP, Ansible, ONTAP CLI, ONTAP System Manager, and more.

1

Deployment

20%

Storage Systems and services in Hybrid Cloud Environments

Deploy ONTAP-based storage systems and cloud storage services

Deploy storage systems and services in hybrid cloud environments

NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions across multiple locations

Deploy NetApp hybrid cloud solutions spanning on-prem and cloud

Implement NetApp hybrid cloud solutions across multiple locations

Multi-cloud environments

Deploy across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Deploy solutions in multi-cloud environments

Customer infrastructure dependencies

Assess and satisfy infrastructure dependencies before deployment

Account for customer infrastructure dependencies in deployment

2

Data Protection

20%

NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions for data protection

Design and implement data protection in hybrid cloud

Implement NetApp hybrid cloud solutions for data protection

Configure SnapMirror between environments

Establish SnapMirror relationships across on-prem and cloud

Configure SnapMirror between environments

Configure Backups

Configure object-storage backups for hybrid cloud data

Configure backups for hybrid cloud data

3

Automation

20%

Automation solutions within a hybrid cloud environment

Identify and design automation solutions

Design automation solutions within a hybrid cloud environment

Configure and implement automation solutions within a hybrid cloud environment

Build automation for provisioning and data management

Configure and implement automation solutions

Orchestrate automation solutions within a hybrid cloud environment

Orchestrate multi-step workflows across environments

Orchestrate automation solutions across a hybrid cloud environment

4

Troubleshooting

20%

Storage Systems in Hybrid Cloud Environments

Troubleshoot storage systems and services

Troubleshoot storage systems in hybrid cloud environments

Hybrid Cloud networking

Troubleshoot connectivity between on-prem and cloud

Troubleshoot hybrid cloud networking

Security issues in a Hybrid Cloud environment

Troubleshoot access, identity, and encryption issues

Troubleshoot security issues in a hybrid cloud environment

5

Operations

20%

Monitor Storage Systems in Hybrid Cloud Environments

Monitor capacity, performance, and health

Monitor storage systems in hybrid cloud environments

Migrate workloads in a Hybrid Cloud environment

Migrate data and workloads across environments

Migrate workloads in a hybrid cloud environment

Deploy modern applications in the cloud

Support containerized/modern workloads with NetApp storage

Deploy modern applications in the cloud

Enable availability of data for test and development of apps in the cloud

Provide space-efficient dev/test data copies

Enable data availability for test and development in the cloud

Create and hand off deliverables

Document and transfer solutions to operations/customer

Create and hand off deliverables

How do I earn this certification?

Passing NS0-404 earns the NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud - Implementation Engineer (NCHC-IE) certification. It sits in the Hybrid Cloud track.

Next Level Options
NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect NetApp Hybrid Cloud track architect-level certification program.
Alternative Paths
  • NS0-304 - NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud - Administrator Administration-focused companion credential in the same track.
  • NS0-004 - NetApp Certified Technology Solutions Professional Broad NetApp technology foundation.

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Hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer - Certification Program (official exam page)NetApp Learning Services - Course CatalogNetApp Learning Services & Certifications FAQNetApp CertCenter (registration & records)

What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2023-12-04
  • Announcement date: 2023-12-04
Updates
  • BlueXP (unified control plane) Central to Deployment, Data Protection, and Operations domains; candidates must configure the cloud-native and BlueXP portal.
  • ONTAP REST API / automation tooling Automation domain expects Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and JSON/YAML fluency.

Who should take this exam?

  • Pass NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator (NS0-304) prior to this exam (strongly recommended)
  • Minimum 12 months' experience with compute, network, and storage solutions in a hybrid cloud environment
  • NetApp Cloud Native Associate accreditation
  • NetApp Hybrid Cloud Associate accreditation
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Common Questions

What is the NetApp NS0-404 exam?
NS0-404 is the NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud - Implementation Engineer exam. It validates that you can implement hybrid cloud solutions using NetApp technologies, covering deployment, data protection, automation, troubleshooting, and operations across on-premises and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments.
What are the prerequisites for NS0-404?
There are no mandatory prerequisites, but NetApp strongly recommends passing the Hybrid Cloud Administrator exam (NS0-304) first and having at least 12 months' hands-on experience with compute, network, and storage solutions in a hybrid cloud environment.
How much does the NS0-404 exam cost and where do I take it?
NetApp certification exams are delivered through Pearson VUE and range from US$150 to over US$200 depending on the exam and country. Register through NetApp CertCenter (cp.certmetrics.com/netapp), which routes you to Pearson VUE for online-proctored or test-center delivery.
What topics does NS0-404 cover?
The exam has five domains: Deployment, Data Protection, Automation, Troubleshooting, and Operations. It expects familiarity with ONTAP System Manager, BlueXP, ONTAP CLI, Active IQ Unified Manager, AWS/Azure/GCP consoles and CLIs, and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
Is there an official NS0-404 practice exam?
Yes. NetApp publishes a free NS0-404 practice exam in the NetApp Learning Center that lets you assess your readiness before scheduling the real exam.
How long is my NetApp NS0-404 certification valid?
NetApp certifications are valid for two years from the date granted. If you do not renew within that period, the certification expires. You can check your expiration date and current recertification requirements in CertCenter.
Can I retake the NS0-404 exam if I fail?
Yes. If you fail you can retake it as many times as you want; your first and second attempts must be at least 24 hours apart, and any subsequent attempts must be at least 14 days apart. If you pass, you must wait 18 months before retaking the same exam.

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