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A storage administrator is configuring a new 4-node AFF A400 ONTAP cluster. The cluster uses SnapMirror replication and provisions FlexCache origin volumes. The aggregates also use NetApp BlueXP tiering to object storage. What is the minimum number of intercluster LIFs that are required on this cluster?
8 Intercluster LIFs are logical interfaces that enable communication between clusters for data replication and caching. The minimum number of intercluster LIFs required on a cluster depends on the number of nodes, the number of IPSpaces, and the network topology. According to the NetApp documentation, the following are the requirements for intercluster LIFs: At least one intercluster LIF must be configured on every node in the local cluster, and on every node in the remote cluster. Provisioning intercluster LIFs on only some nodes of the cluster is not supported.Each intercluster LIF requires an IP address dedicated for intercluster communication. The IP addresses assigned to intercluster LIFs can reside in the same subnet as data LIFs or in a different subnet. Every intercluster LIF on every node of the local cluster should be able to connect to every intercluster LIF on every node of the remote cluster. The cluster peering topology should use full-mesh connectivity. Full-mesh connectivity means that all the Intercluster LIFs of one peer cluster can communicate with all of the Intercluster LIFs of the other peer cluster. Based on these requirements, the minimum number of intercluster LIFs required on a 4-node cluster is 8, assuming that there is only one IPspace and a full-mesh network topology. This means that each node has one intercluster LIF that can connect to the intercluster LIFs of the other nodes in the same cluster and the remote cluster. If there are more IPSpaces or a different network topology, the number of intercluster LIFs may vary. Reference = What is an Intercluster network?, Create intercluster LIFs (Beginning with ONTAP 9.3), Create intercluster interfaces on all nodes (ONTAP 9.2 or earlier)
A storage administrator is asked to provision storage on an E-Series system. Which disk layout type provides the fastest rebuild time after disk failure?
= Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) is a disk layout type that provides the fastest rebuild time after disk failure on an E-Series system. DDP distributes data, parity, and spare capacity across a pool of disks, instead of using dedicated parity and spare disks. This enables faster and more efficient reconstruction of data in the event of a disk failure, as well as better performance and load balancing. DDP also reduces the risk of data loss due to multiple disk failures, as it can tolerate any number of disk failures up to the pool's protection level. Reference = SANtricity OS Dynamic Disk Pools | TR-4652 - NetApp, How to increase priority for disk reconstruction - NetApp Knowledge Base.
Which two encryption mechanisms are supported with NetApp cloud data storage solutions?
= NetApp Aggregate Encryption (NAE) and NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE) are software-based encryption solutions that protect data at rest on a per-aggregate or per-volume basis, respectively. They use AES 256-bit encryption and support both internal and external key management. They do not require self-encrypting drives (SEDs) or NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE), which are hardware-based encryption solutions that use FIPS 140-2 level 2 validated drives. Onboard Key Manager (OKM) is a built-in tool that serves authentication keys to nodes from the same storage system as the data, but it is not an encryption mechanism byitself.
Which technology uses on-premises bare-metal hardware to abstract the operating system from the underlying hardware?
A hypervisor is a software layer that enables multiple operating systems to run on the same physical hardware by creating virtual machines (VMs) that are isolated from each other. A hypervisor abstracts the operating system from the underlying hardware, allowing for greater flexibility, efficiency, and scalability of the virtualized environment. NetApp supports several hypervisor platforms, such as VMware ESXi, KVM, and Hyper-V, and provides storage solutions that integrate with them. Reference = Storage virtualization overview, VMware hypervisor and hardware considerations, NetApp HCI Resources
Which NetApp data management tool provides the digital advisor that simplifies the proactive care and optimization of NetApp storage
Active IQ is a digital advisor that simplifies the proactive care and optimization of NetApp storage. Fueled by telemetry data from a highly diverse installed base, it uses advanced AI and ML techniques to uncover opportunities to reduce risk and improve the performance and efficiency of your storage environment1. Active IQ provides you with visibility and insights required to maintain storage health, reduce time spent on storage operations, lower storage costs and improve efficiency2. Active IQ also integrates with ONTAP System Manager to provide a unified management experience3.
A storage administrator wants to expand an existing NetApp ONTAP AFF cluster with cost- effective nearline storage for archiving purposes.What should the administrator do to accomplish this task? A. Upgrade the AFF controllers to a higher system. B. Add a new FAS system to the existing AFF cluster. C. Expand the cluster with a new AFF system. D. Add SSDs to the existing AFF cluster
Adding a new FAS system to the existing AFF cluster is a way to expand the storage capacity with cost-effective nearline storage for archiving purposes. A FAS system can use HDDs as the performance tier and tier cold data to cloud object storage using FabricPool, which is a NetApp data tiering technology that reduces the amount of physical capacity taken up by data. This way, the administrator can leverage the storage efficiencies of ONTAP and the low-cost storage of the cloud to archive data that is not frequently accessed. The AFF and FAS systems can be managed by the same ONTAP cluster and provide seamless data access and protection.
A storage administrator logs into their NetApp BlueXP observability environment and wants to install an infrastructure data collector to begin collecting data.Which item should be configured first?
An acquisition unit is a software component that collects data from various sources and sends it to the BlueXP observability service. It is the first item that should be configured before installing any data collectors or agents. Data collectors are plugins that run on the acquisition unit and collect data from specific sources, such as NetApp ONTAP SVMs. Agents are optional components that can be installed on hosts to collect additional data, such as process and network metrics.
A customer has a NetApp AFF system with a large portion of space that is used by inactive data. The customer wants to free up space for more active data on the system and still be able to access inactive data.
BlueXP Tiering = BlueXP tiering is a service that extends your data center to the cloud by automatically tiering inactive data from on-premises ONTAP clusters to object storage. This frees valuable space on the cluster for more workloads, without making changes to the application layer. BlueXP tiering can reduce costs in your data center and enables you to switch from a CAPEX model to an OPEX model. BlueXP tiering leverages the capabilities of FabricPool, which is a NetApp Data Fabric technology that enables automated tiering of data to low-cost object storage. Active (hot) data remains on the local tier (on-premises ONTAP aggregates), while inactive (cold) data is moved to the cloud tier — all while preserving ONTAP data efficiencies. Reference = Learn about BlueXP tiering, Cloud Tiering: Free up Space on On-Premises Storage Systems
A customer wants to be able to have insights into their data. They want a service that will automatically discover, map, classify their data, and identify access permissions.
BlueXP classification is a service that enables you to scan and classify data across your organization's hybrid multicloud. Classification utilizes AI-driven natural language processing (NLP) for contextual data analysis and categorization, giving you actionable insights into your data to address compliance requirements, detect security vulnerabilities, optimize costs, and accelerate migration. BlueXP classification can discover, map, and classify both structured and unstructured data across various data sources, such as NetApp and third-party storage systems, databases, and cloud services. BlueXP classification can also identify access permissions and ownership of data, and apply tags and labels to further organize and protect your data.
Which NetApp product enables the movement of data across different platforms, such as file and object storage?
BlueXP copy and sync is a cloud replication and synchronization service that enables the movement of data across different platforms, such as file and object storage. It can convert and transfer data between various storage types, such as NFS, SMB, S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, StorageGRID, and more. It also provides features such as encryption, ACL preservation, data broker management, and licensing. Reference = BlueXP copy and syncdocumentation, BlueXP copy and sync overview, Cloud Sync: Transfer Data across Any File or Object Storage
A construction department wants the ability to work on a set of planning files in headquarters and on several construction sites locally. The department needs global file locking for Windows file shares. Which NetApp product should be used to meet these requirements?
BlueXP edge caching is a NetApp product that enables real-time global file sharing for distributed workforces by using NetApp Global File Cache. Global File Cache creates a software fabric that caches active datasets in distributed offices to deliver guaranteed transparent data access and optimal performance on a global scale. Global File Cache supports global file locking for Windows file shares, which prevents multiple processes from modifying the same file at the same time and allows cooperating processes to synchronize access to shared files. BlueXP edge caching allows enterprises to consolidate their unstructured data into their choice of private or public cloud, such as Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Cloud Volumes Service, and Azure NetAppFiles.
Which NetApp tool enables customers to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize all of their NetApp resources in both public clouds and private data centers?
BlueXP observability is a NetApp tool that enables customers to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize all of their NetApp resources in both public clouds and private data centers. It is a cloud-based service that provides comprehensive real-time data visualization of the topology, availability, performance, and utilization of all the infrastructure, including both cloud and on- premises multivendor resources. It also offers advanced analytics, alerting, and anomaly detection capabilities to help customers identify and resolve issues, optimize costs, and improve service levels.
A customer wants to move file storage to a public cloud and manage their own storage solution. Which offering should be recommended to this customer?
Cloud Volumes ONTAP: NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is a cloud-native storage solution that allows customers to deploy and manage NetApp hybrid, multi-cloud storage and data services from on-premises sources and cloud service providers. It provides enterprise-grade data and file services, such as NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI and S3, on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. It also offers high availability, data protection, storage efficiency, and cost-performance optimization features. It is suitable for customers who want to have more control and flexibility over their cloud storage solution, while leveraging NetApp's technology and expertise. Reference = Cloud Volumes ONTAP: Deploy Storage in the Public Cloud - NetApp, NetApp Customer Experience | NetApp, NetApp storage systems overview.
A company wants to protect the files on their NetApp ONTAP based storage system from ransomware using an external process. If an attack is detected, a Snapshot copy is created, and the Microsoft Active Directory (AD) user access is blocked.Which ONTAP feature enables this functionality?
FPolicy is an ONTAP feature that enables this functionality. FPolicy is a file access notification framework that allows external applications to monitor and control file access on ONTAP storage systems1. FPolicy can be used to protect files from ransomware by integrating with third-party solutions that use user behavioral analytics (UBA) to detect abnormal activity and trigger actions such as creating a Snapshot copy and blocking the AD user access23. FPolicy can also be activated with a single click from BlueXP or ONTAP System Manager to protect against common ransomware extensions4. Reference = 1: FPolicy overview - NetApp, 2: Prevent ransomware spread with ONTAP automatic ransomware protection, 3: Fighting Ransomware, Part Six: Remediation, 4: Proactive ransomware protection—automated with ONTAP - NetApp.
A customer is considering NetApp BlueXP backup and recovery. They want the ability to restore entire logical sets of data and to drill down and restore from a more granular level of their file system.Which two restore capabilities does BlueXP backup and recovery provide to meet these restore demands? (Choose two.)
File and Volume: BlueXP backup and recovery enables you to perform volume, file, and folder-level restore operations from the cloud or on-premises object store. You can restore entire volumes or specific files or folders from any backup file. You can also use the catalog search feature to find and restore files based on a query. Reference = Learn about BlueXP backup and recovery, BlueXP backup and recovery APIs, [Restore data from the cloud]
A customer needs to accelerate data access of a hot volume to multiple remote sites.Which NetApp ONTAP feature simplifies file distribution, reduces WAN latency, and lowers WAN bandwidth cost?
FlexCache technology FlexCache technology is a feature of NetApp ONTAP that enables you to create a cache volume on a remote cluster and populate it with data from a source volume on a different cluster. The cache volume can serve read requests from local clients, reducing the WAN latency and bandwidth consumption. The cache volume can also be configured to write back to the source volume, ensuring data consistency and availability. FlexCache technology simplifies file distribution by allowing you to create multiple cache volumes across different sites and regions, and manage them from a single interface. Reference = FlexCache volumes overview -NetApp, FlexCache volumes: Simplify file distribution and reduce WAN latency -NetApp, FlexCache volumes: Use cases and benefits - NetApp.
A database administrator needs 30 writeable copies of a database that will not take additional space when created.Which NetApp ONTAP feature meets this requirement?
FlexClone - FlexClone is an ONTAP feature that allows you to instantly create writable virtual copies of data volumes, files, and LUNs, which do not consume storage space. A FlexClone volume, file, or LUN is a writable point-in-time image of the FlexVol volume or another FlexClone volume, file, or LUN. FlexClone is based on Snapshot technology, which captures a read-only image of a volume at a given point in time. FlexClone is perfect for DevOps and test environments, where multiple copies of a database are needed for testing or development purposes. Reference = NetApp ONTAP, Storage efficiency features, Storage Snapshots Deep Dive: Cloud Volumes ONTAP Snapshots
Which option provides a flexible payment option for on-premises and hybrid cloud NetApp solutions?
Keystone is the option that provides a flexible payment option for on-premises and hybrid cloud NetApp solutions. Keystone is a portfolio of payment solutions and storage-as-a-service offerings for hybrid cloud environments that deliver greater agility, financial flexibility, and reduced financial risk1. Keystone offers various payment options, including creative financing, leasing, and fixed or variable solutions to fit your cash flow12. Keystone also offers cloud storage services that enable you to pay as you grow, pay per use, or pay for a single subscription for on- premises and cloud services12.
A customer wants to have their MetroCluster IP automatically switch over in the event of a site disaster. Which two NetApp features can the customer use to automate switchover? (Choose two.)
NetApp BlueXP backup and recovery supports various object storage services as backup destinations, including IBM Cloud Object Storage and Microsoft Azure Blob. These services provide scalable, durable, and cost-effective storage for backup data. BlueXP backup and recovery can automatically create and manage the required storage accounts and containers for these services, or use existing ones if specified by the user. BlueXP backup and recovery also supports Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, NetApp StorageGRID, and NetApp ONTAP S3 as backup destinations.
An administrator needs to upgrade the system hardware of a StorageGRID system to the latest version of firmware.Which software is used for this upgrade?
NetApp SANtricity is the software that is used to upgrade the system hardware of a StorageGRID system to the latest version of firmware. NetApp SANtricity is a web-based data management tool that enables customers to provision storage systems and perform common management tasks. NetApp SANtricity provides a simple, intuitive, and centralized interface for managing E- Series storage systems, which are used in StorageGRID appliances. NetApp SANtricity allows customers to upgrade drive firmware using the Upgrade Center feature, which displays the current and available firmware versions and guides the user through the upgradeprocess.
Which NetApp web-based data management tool enables a customer to provision storage systems and perform common management tasks?
ONTAP System Manager is a web-based data management tool that enables customers to provision storage systems and perform common management tasks. ONTAP System Manager provides a simple, intuitive, and centralized interface for managing ONTAP clusters, volumes, LUNs, SVMs, and more. ONTAP System Manager simplifies storage management by automating complex workflows, providing best practices, and offering guided setup and configuration wizards. Reference = ONTAP System Manager overview, ONTAP Data Management Software
A customer wants to modernize the SAN environment and transition iSCSI-based workloads to NVMe-over-TCP. Which NetApp storage systems should be used to meet these requirements?
ONTAP software is a NetApp storage system that supports NVMe-over-TCP, which is a protocol that allows remote direct memory access for data using an Ethernet TCP link. ONTAP software enables customers to upgrade their iSCSI-based workloads to NVMe-over-TCP without requiring any special hardware or network changes. ONTAP software also provides other benefits such as data protection, efficiency, and scalability for SAN environments
Which user interface should an administrator use to manage a NetApp storage solution that consists of E-Series E2800 controllers?
SANtricity System Manager is a user interface that enables you to manage a NetApp storage solution that consists of E-Series E2800 controllers. SANtricity System Manager is a web-based graphical interface that provides easy configuration and maintenance of your E-Series storage systems. It also offers performance monitoring, data protection, security, and integration features. SANtricity System Manager is installed on each E-Series controller and can be accessed through a web browser.
A data administrator needs to store customer financial records that are subject to SEC regulations. All files must be retained in an unalterable state for 6 years and must stay easily accessible.Which feature should the administrator configure?
SnapLock Compliance is a NetApp feature that enables you to store customer financial records that are subject to SEC regulations. SnapLock Compliance provides WORM (write once, read many) functionality at the volume level, which means that files cannot be modified, deleted, or overwritten for a specified retention period. SnapLock Compliance also ensures that files are easily accessible and searchable, and that they comply with the SEC Rule 17a-4, which requires financial firms to preserve certain records in a non-rewriteable and non-erasableformat.
A customer wants a storage solution with a zero RPO and near-zero RTO for all their NAS workloads. Which NetApp solution meets these needs?
SnapMirror Business Continuity (SMBC) is a NetApp solution that meets the needs of a storage solution with a zero RPO and near-zero RTO for all NAS workloads. SMBC is a business continuity solution that enables transparent application failover and failback between two ONTAP clusters in a LAN or MAN environment1. SMBC provides application-level granularity and automatic failover based on the ONTAP Mediator service1. SMBC leverages the existing SnapMirror Synchronous (SM-S) technology to replicate data synchronously between the clusters and maintain zero RPO12. SMBC also supports both NFS and SMB protocols for NASworkloads
A customer wants to create a disaster recovery site and host backups for their on-premises NetApp ONTAP based storage systems in a public cloud.Which native ONTAP feature enables customers to do this?
SnapMirror is a native ONTAP feature that enables customers to create a disaster recovery site and host backups for their on-premises NetApp ONTAP based storage systems in a public cloud. SnapMirror provides reliable, bandwidth-efficient data replication and protection across hybrid multicloud environments. SnapMirror can replicate data from on-premises ONTAP systems to cloud-based ONTAP systems such as Cloud Volumes ONTAP or Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP. SnapMirror also supports data tiering to cloud object storage usingFabricPool.
When using NetApp ONTAP software, which role is predefined for cluster administrators?
The provision role is a predefined role for cluster administrators that allows them to create and manage storage resources, such as aggregates, volumes, LUNs, and qtrees. It also allows them to configure and manage networking resources, such as interfaces, ports, routes, andsubnets. The provision role has access to all commands under the "storage" and "network" command directories
A company has a NetApp ONTAP solution deployed in a data center. The current solution has a large amount of inactive data. An administrator needs to free space in the data center without affecting access to the data. Which NetApp technology accomplishes this task?
blue xp tiering: BlueXP tiering is a service that extends your data center to the cloud by automatically tiering inactive data from on-premises ONTAP clusters to object storage. This frees valuable space on the cluster for more workloads, without making changes to the application layer. BlueXP tiering can reduce costs in your data center and enables you to switch from a CAPEX model to an OPEX model. BlueXP tiering leverages the capabilities of FabricPool, which is a NetApp Data Fabric technology that enables automated tiering of data to low-cost object storage. Active (hot) data remains on the local tier (on-premises ONTAP aggregates), while inactive (cold) data is moved to the cloud tier — all while preserving ONTAP data efficiencies12. Reference = Learn about BlueXP tiering, Cloud Tiering: Free up Space on On-Premises Storage Systems
An associate is using NetApp BlueXP to replicate data to NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP from a NetApp AFF system for disaster recovery purposes.What must be done to the SnapMirror relationship to activate the destination volume for data access?
break Explanation:= To activate the destination volume for data access, you must quiesce and break the SnapMirror relationship. Quiescing disables future SnapMirror data transfers, and breaking makes the destination volume read-write. This allows you to use the destination volume for disaster recovery purposes.
On which parameter is the NetApp BlueXP observability pricing model based?
number of managed units: NetApp BlueXP observability pricing model is based on the number of managed units (MUs) that you wish to monitor. A managed unit is a logical grouping of resources that can be monitored by Cloud Insights, such as a virtual machine, a Kubernetes pod, a storage volume, or a database instance. The number of managed units is not bound to specific device types, giving you the flexibility to re-deploy in line with your business and infrastructure needs. You can choose from different subscription plans based on the number of managed units and the duration of the contract. Reference = Cloud Insights: Infrastructure and Application Monitoring, NetApp Cloud Insights-Monitor and Optimize Your Hybrid Infrastructure
What are the two node types within a Kubernetes cluster?
worker = A Kubernetes cluster is a group of machines that run containerized applications as part of a distributed system. A Kubernetes cluster consists of two types of nodes: worker nodes and master nodes. Worker nodes are the machines that run the actual workloads, such as pods, which are groups of containers. Master nodes are the machines that run the control plane, which is responsible for managing the cluster state, scheduling workloads, and enforcing policies. A cluster must have at least one master node and one or more worker nodes. A cluster can also have multiple master nodes for high availability and load balancing.
