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MetroCluster software is a unique high-availability and disaster-recovery solution. In this course, you learn how to cable and set up a MetroCluster environment. Using active, participatory exercises, you 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

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

  • Describe the major architectural components of a MetroCluster environment
  • Cable nodes, back-end FC switches and FibreBridge devices
  • Set up bridges and back-end FC switches
  • Configure the clusters at both 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 Tiebreaker software

Who Should Attend

NetApp employees, partner professional service implementation engineers and customers

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Prerequisites

  • ONTAP Cluster Administration (ONTAP 9.5) (ONTAP9ADM) and ONTAP Data Protection Administration (ONTAP 9.5) (DATAPROT9) OR
  • ONTAP Cluster Administration and Data Protection Bundle (ONTAP 9.5) (CDOTDP9)
  • Basic SAN knowledge
  • Completion of ONTAP PS Professional Compliance Program or an equivalent program

Learning Journey

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Module 1: Overview of MetroCluster

  • Introduction to MetroCluster software
  • Supported configurations
  • Implementation steps
  • Configuration tools and documentation

Module 2: MetroCluster Cabling

  • Disk requirements
  • Cabling overview
  • Controller cabling
  • Switch cabling

Module 3: Bridge and Switch Configuration

  • ATTO FibreBridge configuration
  • Brocade FC switch configuration
  • IOD and OOD delivery

Module 4: Cluster Configuration

  • Disk assignment
  • Cluster setup

Module 5: MetroCluster Configuration

  • Setup
  • Verification
  • Monitoring
  • SVM configuration

Module 6: Failure Scenarios

  • Switchover
  • Switchback
  • Failure scenarios
  • LIF placement

Module 7: TieBreaker Configuration

  • Introduction to TieBreaker
  • Installation
  • Configuration

Appendix A: Advanced Administration

  • Transitioning
  • Reallocating free space
  • Performance testing
  • NDU in a MetroCluster environment
  • Integrating with vSphere 6
  • Comparing features
  • Scaling out
  • Controller upgrades
  • NVRAM allocation

Appendix B: Basic MetroCluster Troubleshooting

Appendix C: Front-End FC Fabrics in a MetroCluster Environment

Appendix D: FlexPod in an AFF MetroCluster Environment

  • FlexPod solution
  • MetroCluster FlexPod architecture
  • vMSC Validation: failure scenarios and behavior

Appendix E: The ProLion ClusterLion Solution

  • ClusterLion: alternative to TieBreaker

Appendix F: Brocade Network Advisor

Labs:

  • MetroCluster cabling
  • Bridge and switch verification and configuration
  • Cluster configuration
  • MetroCluster configuration and verification
  • Failover scenarios
  • TieBreaker configuration

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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