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In this course, you learn how to cable and set up a MetroCluster environment. You will complete participatory exercises to practice the configuration and verification steps. You also learn how to identify component failures and practice recovery steps.

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What You'll Learn

This course focuses on enabling you to do the following:

  • Describe the major architectural components of a NetApp MetroCluster environment.
  • Identify how to cable nodes and back-end IP switches.
  • Set up back-end IP switches.
  • Configure the clusters at both local and remote sites in a MetroCluster environment.
  • Set up a MetroCluster configuration and serve data to clients.
  • Detect and recover from failures in a MetroCluster environment.
  • Install and configure NetApp ONTAP Mediator service.

Who Should Attend

NetApp employees, partner professional service implementation engineers, and customers.

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Prerequisites

Required

  • Completion of the “ONTAP PS Professional Compliance Program” or an equivalent program
  • ONTAP Cluster Administration

Recommended

  • MetroCluster in ONTAP Overview for Support Partners
  • ONTAP MetroCluster Troubleshooting Essentials

Learning Journey

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Module 1: Introduction to MetroCluster software

  • Review the basic concepts of NetApp MetroCluster high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery software.
  • Discuss the components of a MetroCluster IP configuration.
  • Review the hardware that MetroCluster IP configurations support.
  • Describe the tools and documentation that you need to configure a MetroCluster IP environment.

Module 2: MetroCluster IP racking and cabling

  • Explain the disk requirements for NetApp MetroCluster IP configurations.
  • Explain the racking recommendations for MetroCluster IP configurations.
  • Describe the cable diagrams for MetroCluster IP configurations.

Module 3: Switch configuration

  • Locate the NetApp MetroCluster IP reference configuration file (RCF) and firmware files.
  • Explain how to set up virtual LANs (VLANs) in MetroCluster IP configurations.
  • Explain how to upgrade and configure Cisco IP switches.
  • Explain how to upgrade and configure Broadcom IP switches.

Module 4: Preparing the clusters.

  • Configure disk ownership in a MetroCluster IP environment.
  • Configure a cluster.

Module 5: MetroCluster configuration

  • Prepare two clusters for NetApp MetroCluster configuration.
  • Configure two clusters to become MetroCluster configurations.
  • Verify a MetroCluster configuration.
  • Configure a storage VM (storage virtual machine, also known as SVM) in a MetroCluster environment.
  • SVM configuration in a MetroCluster environment

Module 6: Failure scenarios

  • Show how to respond to component failures in a MetroCluster environment.
  • Perform planned and unplanned switchovers.
  • Complete the steps in a switchback.
  • Explain correct LIF placement.

Module 7: ONTAP Mediator service

  • Explain the components of the ONTAP Mediator
  • Install ONTAP Mediator
  • Configure ONTAP Mediator
  • Administer ONTAP Mediator

Module 8: MetroCluster transition

  • Understand the transition process from MetroCluster FC to MetroCluster IP
  • Review the detailed workflow used for a MetroCluster transition.
This course is not associated with any Certification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get NetApp certified?

    NetApp certifications validate your expertise in data storage, management, and cloud solutions, making you a sought-after professional in the IT industry.

    These credentials demonstrate your ability to design, implement, and manage NetApp technologies, ensuring efficient and secure data infrastructure.

    NetApp-certified professionals are highly valued for their skills in maximizing data availability, performance, and security, making them valuable assets to any organization.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    NetApp offers a variety of certification exams across different levels (Associate, Professional, Specialist, Expert) and technology areas.

    Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world scenarios.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by NetApp from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is NetApp certification valid for?

    NetApp certifications are valid for two years from the date of passing the exam. To maintain your certification, you will need to recertify before it expires.

    Recertification options include passing the current version of the same exam, passing a higher-level exam within the same track, or earning a specialist certification that is linked to your current certification.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by NetApp from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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