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Exam Information
Official specifications published by NetApp
Exam Format
120 min
60
66%
Architect
Registration
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass a current NetApp certification exam; Complete continuing education credits
NS0-604 Exam Topics and Domains
NS0-604 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Azure NetApp Files, BlueXP, Cloud Manager, and more.
1
Customer Requirements
Cloud Solutions
Understanding customer needs in cloud environments
- Determine business requirements for cloud solutions
- Analyze customer needs in hybrid cloud environments
Cloud Cost Management Considerations
Cost optimization strategies
- Understand cloud cost management strategies
- Implement storage efficiency features for cost optimization
NetApp Cloud Solutions
NetApp cloud portfolio overview
- Position NetApp Cloud solutions to meet customer requirements
- Understand the NetApp cloud portfolio
2
NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions
NetApp Cloud Storage Portfolio
Cloud Volumes ONTAPCloud Volumes ServiceAzure NetApp Files
- Understand NetApp Cloud Storage portfolio offerings
- Design appropriate storage solutions for different use cases
NetApp Cloud Services Portfolio
Data services and management
- Understand NetApp cloud data services
- Implement data protection and governance solutions
NetApp Cloud Controls Portfolio
Cloud management and orchestration
- Understand NetApp cloud control plane
- Manage multi-cloud environments with BlueXP
3
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
Architectural Components
Hybrid cloud design principlesCloud provider architectures
- Design hybrid cloud architectures
- Understand cloud provider specific architectural components
4
Business Continuity and Data Protection
Designing for Availability
High availability configurations
- Design highly available solutions
- Implement failover strategies
Designing for Durability
Data protection and backup
- Design durable data protection solutions
- Implement disaster recovery strategies
5
Networking
Networking Requirements for NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Cloud networking fundamentals
- Understand cloud networking requirements
- Design secure network architectures
Hybrid Cloud Network Topologies
On-premises to cloud connectivity
- Design hybrid cloud network topologies
- Implement secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud
6
Sizing and Scale
Workload Characteristics for Different Business Requirements
Understanding workload requirements
- Analyze workload characteristics
- Determine appropriate sizing
NetApp Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions
Scaling hybrid cloud environments
- Design scalable storage solutions
- Implement tiering strategies
7
Security
NetApp Hybrid Cloud Control Planes
BlueXP security
- Understand BlueXP security features
- Implement secure management practices
Security Considerations for NetApp Hybrid Cloud Environment
Data security and encryptionNetwork security
- Implement security best practices
- Design secure hybrid cloud architectures
8
Monitoring
NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions Monitoring
Monitoring and observabilityTroubleshooting and optimization
- Implement monitoring solutions
- Troubleshoot hybrid cloud environments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NS0-604 earns the NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect (NCHC-Architect) certification. It sits in the Hybrid Cloud track.
Alternative Paths
- NS0-603 - Hybrid Cloud - Implementation Engineer Implementation-focused certification in same track
- NS0-159 - NetApp Certified Data Administrator ONTAP Core ONTAP administration skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-10-18
Updates
- Cloud Volumes ONTAP Latest Core technology - HA configurations and Multi-AZ deployments heavily tested • Release date: 2025
- BlueXP (formerly Cloud Manager) Latest Rebranding affects exam questions - candidates should know both names • Release date: 2024
- Azure NetApp Files Latest Native Azure service - important for Azure-focused architectures • Release date: 2025
Who should take this exam?
At least one of the following cloud provider certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer ACE (GSE)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- NetApp Hybrid Cloud Professional Administration exam
- Fundamental knowledge of NetApp concepts and technologies
- 12-24 months of field experience designing solutions
- Experience architecting NetApp data fabric solutions in hybrid cloud environments