G’day mbezak,
I have recently cracked this exam with a decent score. I have around 7+ years’ experience in NetApp gear but this exam needs decent study to cover the syllabus.
Please be mindful that you need to understand the underlying logic behind the technology (ies) as ONTAP 9.1 architecture is engineered differently than older versions of DOT.
I would recommend you doing following trainings before you start studying to get your concepts right (requires NetApp login else create a new one).
These trainings are completely free on NetApp website.
- ONTAP Cluster Fundamentals
- ONTAP NAS Fundamentals
- ONTAP SAN Fundamentals
- ONTAP Data Protection Fundamentals
- ONTAP Analysis Fundamentals
Once you completed these, try giving the NSO-158 NetApp practice exam.
If you can afford or your company is paying, I would recommend instructor led training.
Best way to learn is using examples on simulator and using NetApp ONTAP 9 documentation centre to know more about the topic.
When you have nailed above, nail each part of ONTAP syllabi as per sections below :
Architecture
- Concepts and components of a NetApp® storage architecture
- Configurations supported by the ONTAP® OS
- Supported hardware configurations for clusters and controllers/nodes
Core ONTAP
- ONTAP components and features
- Concepts, operation, and functionality of Snapshot copies
- Storage efficiency features and functionalities
- Use of management tools
High Availability
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability features
- Failover functionality and operation
Protocol Administration
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NAS protocols and solutions
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot SAN protocols and solutions
Networking
- Network concepts and components
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network features and components
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cluster interconnect features and components
Storage
- Create, configure, and expand aggregates
- Create and configure volumes
- Disks, disk shelves, and RAID groups
Performance
- Administer performance tools and output
- Usage and rules for storage tiering
Security
- ONTAP Security concepts, strategies, and configurations
- Storage encryption and compliance features
Data Protection
- NetApp storage protection concepts, operations, and functionalities
- Configure, administer, and troubleshoot SnapMirror and SnapVault technology
To be fair dinkum, I have used this strategy and I have passed with a good score.
Every person is different and I cannot generalise anyone's commitment but I think this strategy worked for me to crack this exam.
Hope this helps.
rajmatizer,
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