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Overview

This certification & training course prepares you to operate a NetApp® SnapProtect® CommCell with the following clients: NAS, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange, VMware® vCenter and other virtual server clients. The administrative best practices for trouble-free operation are emphasized throughout the course
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What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Manage the essential CommCell components: resource pools, storage virtual machine (SVM) peers, and disk libraries
  • Configure SnapProtect software to back up and restore volumes and directories on NAS servers
  • Back up and restore SQL Server databases
  • Back up and restore Microsoft Exchange mailbox servers
  • Back up and restore virtual machines
  • Update the CommCell to the latest SnapProtect service pack
  • Perform CommCell management tasks

Who Should Attend

  • NetApp Professional Services
  • Partners
  • Customer Success Engineers
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Prerequisites

  • Technical Overview of the SnapProtect Management Solution
  • Architecting the SnapProtect Management Solution

Learning Journey

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Module 1: Getting Started with the SnapProtect Solution

  • Describe the SnapProtect solution
  • Describe SnapProtect for Open Systems
  • Use the Getting Started tab to configure the initial settings of the CommCell Browser
  • Describe setup configurations that impact SnapProtect operations

Module 2: The NDMP Protocol and the SnapProtect Solution

  • Describe the NDMP protocol
  • Node-Scoped NDMP for Clustered Data ONTAP
  • Describe Cluster Aware Backup (CAB) operations
  • Configure the NDMP Services for Cluster Data ONTAP 8.2 and later
  • Configure the NDMP protocol in Data ONTAP systems

Module 3: Protecting Data on NAS File Servers

  • Add Data ONTAP clusters and storage virtual machines (SVMs) to a CommCell
  • Create NAS subclients and storage policies
  • Manage NAS backup and restore operations
  • Create schedule policies for NAS data

Module 4: Protecting Microsoft SQL Server Databases

  • Describe Microsoft SQL Server architecture
  • Backup and restore SQL Server databases
  • Schedule backup operations for SQL Server database and log files

Module 5: Protecting Microsoft Exchange Servers

  • Describe Microsoft Exchange clients
  • Administer SnapProtect backup operations for Exchange mailbox databases
  • Restore Exchange mailbox databases
  • Use snap mining to perform single-mailbox recovery

Module 6: Protecting Virtual Machines

  • Describe the components that protect virtual machines in a SnapProtect solution
  • Define guest machines or virtual machines as subclients
  • Back up and restore guest machines or virtual machines

Module 7: SnapProtect Solution Management Tasks

  • Describe best practices for administering the SnapProtect solution
  • Change access passwords, IP addresses, and host names
  • Upgrade SnapProtect service packs

New Features

  • SnapProtect 10 SP8 New Features
  • Download manager for UNIX installations
  • Warning for NAS client restores
  • Cascade Topology support for SnapProtect for Open Systems (SPOS)
  • Cluster Aware Backup (CAB) extension for clustered data ONTAP
  • VMware view for ALL Versions feature
  • Virtual machines conversion (VMware to Microsoft Hyper-V)
  • Cloud support with AltaVault appliances
  • SnapProtect Version 10 SP10
  • Single-file restore (SFR)
  • Root file system support for SnapProtect for Open Systems
  • SnapProtect Version 10 SP11
  • Support for two-node MetroCluster configuration Support for MySQL on the UNIX operating system Support for Hyper-V on SMB 3.0 shares

Labs

  • Locate Vserver Associations
  • Locate resource pools
  • Manage disk space of resource pools
  • Delegate volume creation to SVMs
  • Tour the CommCell browser
  • Verify that the SnapProtect license file is valid
  • Setting up the Windows domain administrator and administrators’ group
  • Use the getting started tab to create two disk libraries
  • Modify the CommServerDR storage policy
  • Add the OnCommand Unified Manger server to the CommCell
  • Review the NDMP configurations on cluster1 and cluster2
  • Add storage systems to the CommCell
  • Configure a NAS file server as a CommCell client machine
  • Use the detect tool to add the SVMs of a cluster as separate clients
  • Create a NAS subclient
  • Initiate backup operations
  • Restore individual files from the primary (snap) copy
  • Restore individual files from the mirror copy
  • Create and assign a NAS schedule policy
  • Set the database option to full recovery
  • Create a storage policy that is dedicated to a Microsoft SQL database
  • Create a subclient for a Microsoft SQL database
  • Initiate a local backup of the AdventureWorks database subclient
  • Resolve an SQL database backup issue
  • Initiate a mirror replication of the AdventureWorks database subclient
  • Configure iSCSI connection between SQL Server host and SVMs
  • Restore SQL databases
  • Challenge task
  • Configure required Exchange server settings
  • Create an Exchange database subclient and storage policy
  • Initiate local, mirror, and vault back up operations
  • Restore Exchange databases from a SnapMirror copy
  • Schedule backup operations
  • Add the vCenter Server as a virtualization client
  • Create a subclient with a dedicated storage policy
  • Initiate a backup job
  • Restore a virtual machine
  • Create and run an auxiliary vault copy of the VMware datastore
  • Create schedule policies to back up vCenter servers
  • Change user credentials globally
  • Gather log files with the send log files tool – not specifying a Job ID
  • Initiate and schedule the Job Summary Report

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.

  • Why take this course with Trainocate?

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    - Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 16 countries (and counting!).

    - Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.

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    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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