1.
Basic ONTAP Concepts and Setup
What is ONTAP?: NetApp ONTAP is the software that manages data storage
systems. It's designed to simplify storage management across various environments,
like on-premises and cloud.
Setting Up ONTAP Simulator 14:
o How to configure network settings, create aggregates, and set up SVMs
(Storage Virtual Machines) with CIFS or NFS.
2. Storage Architecture
Aggregates and Volumes:
o Aggregates are the physical layer of storage, pooling the physical disks.
o Volumes sit on top of aggregates and store data. We'll cover creating
aggregates and provisioning volumes.
3. Storage Virtual Machines (SVM)
Creating an SVM:
o This is essential for managing multiple protocols (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI). I’ll
guide you in creating and configuring SVMs in ONTAP 14.
4. Network Setup
Configuring Network Interfaces:
o Setting up network connectivity for your storage environment, including LIFs
(Logical Interfaces), IP spaces, and subnets.
5. Protocols Setup
NFS and CIFS/SMB Configuration:
o Step-by-step configuration of NFS (for Linux clients) and CIFS (for Windows
clients).
iSCSI Configuration: Setting up iSCSI for block-level storage access, useful for
virtual environments like ESXi.
6. Snapshot and Backup Management
Snapshot Creation and Management:
o Learn how to create snapshots for data protection and how to restore from
them.
Backup Strategies: Discuss NetApp's backup options like SnapVault and
SnapMirror.
7. Data Protection
RAID and RAID-TEC: Learn about the different RAID configurations NetApp uses
for data protection.
Disaster Recovery with SnapMirror: Setup a SnapMirror relationship between two
volumes or aggregates.
8. Efficiency Features
Deduplication, Compression, and Thin Provisioning:
o Learn how to optimize storage space using NetApp's efficiency features.
9. Performance Monitoring
Performance Metrics:
o Use tools like sysstat and statit to monitor storage performance.
10. NCDA Preparation Tips
Practice Scenarios:
o Walk through real-world scenarios you’ll likely encounter in the NCDA exam.
