Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 Administration (D8CADM)

The Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 Administration (D8CADM) course is designed to deliver in-depth training on the foundational concepts, technologies, and best practices for NetApp's ONTAP 8.3 storage management software. Through this course, learners will develop skills necessary for administering ONTAP systems, including how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot storage systems. Starting with ONTAP storage fundamentals in Module 1, participants will gain a solid understanding of the Data ONTAP operating system. Progressing to hardware and initial setup in Module 2, the course guides learners through initial system configuration, storage management, and network management in subsequent modules. Advanced topics such as implementing NAS and SAN protocols, managing Snapshot copies, storage space, and data protection are thoroughly covered. Additionally, learners will study system monitoring, upgrading, transitioning, and engaging with NetApp support. The course is beneficial for IT professionals seeking ONTAP training to enhance their storage administration capabilities. With a focus on ONTAP 8.3, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to efficiently manage ONTAP environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of storage systems.

Retail Price: $4,250.00

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Course Days: 5


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Day-1:
MODULE 1: EXPLORING DATA ONTAP STORAGE FUNDAMENTALS
MODULE 2: HARDWARE AND INITIAL SETUP
MODULE 3: INITIAL STORAGE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Day-2:
MODULE 4: STORAGE MANAGEMENT
MODULE 5: NETWORK MANAGEMENT
MODULE 6: IMPLEMENTING NAS PROTOCOLS

Day-3:
MODULE 7: IMPLEMENTING SAN PROTOCOLS
MODULE 8: SNAPSHOT COPIES
MODULE 9: MANAGING STORAGE SPACE
MODULE 10: DATA PROTECTION

Day-4:
MODULE 11: MONITORING YOUR STORAGE SYSTEM
MODULE 12: UPGRADING AND TRANSITIONING TO CLUSTERED DATA ONTAP
MODULE 13: INFINITE VOLUMES
MODULE 14: ENGAGING NETAPP SUPPORT

Day-5:
MODULE 15: ONCOMMAND INSIGHT WALKTHROUGH
MODULE 16: DATA ONTAP PHYSICAL STORAGE MAINTENANCE
MODULE 17: CLUSTERED DATA ONTAP ARCHITECTURE.


Learning Objectives and Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of Data ONTAP storage and its components, ensuring a solid foundational knowledge of NetApp technologies.
  • Learn the process of hardware setup and perform initial system configurations to prepare for deployment in a data center environment.
  • Master storage management, including volume creation, space allocation, and storage efficiency techniques.
  • Gain proficiency in network management to ensure optimal configuration for accessibility and performance of the storage system.
  • Implement NAS protocols such as NFS and CIFS/SMB, configuring them to provide file-level data access.
  • Implement SAN protocols like iSCSI, FC, and FCoE to enable block-level storage access for various applications.
  • Manage Snapshot copies for efficient data backup and restoration, understanding their role in data protection strategies.
  • Learn to effectively manage storage space, working with thin provisioning, deduplication, and compression features.
  • Develop skills to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot storage systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Upgrade and transition to clustered Data ONTAP, including understanding the architecture and engaging with NetApp support for ongoing operations.

 

Prerequisites

To ensure that participants are well-prepared and can gain the maximum benefit from the Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 Administration (D8CADM) course, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

  • Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of computing and networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with general networking protocols, such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
  • An understanding of storage principles and the fundamentals of SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage) environments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems, as the course may involve interfacing with these platforms.
  • Knowledge of general storage hardware concepts, including disks, disk shelves, and RAID technologies.

While prior experience with NetApp products is not strictly necessary, any previous exposure to NetApp storage systems or Data ONTAP software can be advantageous. These prerequisites are intended to provide a solid foundation for the course material, ensuring that participants can actively engage with the content and fully grasp the concepts presented.


Target Audience

The Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 Administration course is designed for IT professionals managing NetApp storage systems.

  • System Administrators
  • Network Administrators
  • Storage Engineers
  • Data Center Engineers
  • IT Managers overseeing storage solutions
  • Technical Support Engineers specializing in storage
  • Infrastructure Architects designing storage environments
  • Solutions Architects planning NetApp deployments
  • Professional Services Consultants implementing storage solutions
  • NetApp Partners and Resellers
  • Cloud Engineers focusing on storage services
  • Data Protection Specialists


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