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Overview

This course shows new storage architects how to use OnCommand® Workflow Automation (OnCommand WFA) to eliminate error-prone manual processes for storage management in their organizations. The course describes how to design and customize workflows to meet organizations’ storage requirements. The course also describes how to create design elements, such as commands, finders, data sources, and functions. Finally, the course provides an overview of REST APIs and the NetApp PowerShell Toolkit and how this toolkit integrates with OnCommand WFA.

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What You'll Learn

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

  • Explain the benefits of using OnCommand WFA
  • Describe the OnCommand WFA design components
  • Describe the architecture of OnCommand WFA
  • Create and run workflows
  • Refine workflows
  • Create OnCommand WFA design elements
  • Customize workflows
  • List the tasks that can be performed by using REST APIs
  • Explore the NetApp PowerShell Toolkit

Who Should Attend

  • NetApp customers
  • System Engineers
  • Application Engineers
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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)

And

  • Administration of OnCommand Unified Manager and Integrated Solutions (AOCMCDOT)
  • Working knowledge of Windows PowerShell, MVFLEX Expression Language (MVEL), and SQL

Learning Journey

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Module 1: Introduction to OnCommand WFA

  • OnCommand portfolio
  • WFA installation and configuration
  • Challenges WFA can resolve
  • WFA interfaces
  • WFA roles

Module 2: OnCommand WFA Design

  • WFA architecture
  • Workflow design
  • Commands
  • Functions
  • Templates
  • Data source design
  • Content manager
  • Running workflows

Module 3: Designing Workflows

  • Workflow design recommendations
  • Design a workflow
  • OnCommand WFA architecture
  • Modular workflows

Module 4: Refining Workflows

  • Types of user inputs
  • Modifying user inputs
  • Using constants
  • Adding return parameters

Module 5: Advanced Design Features

  • Add approval points
  • Repeat rows in a workflow
  • Incremental naming
  • Verify resource reservation and element existence
  • Conditional execution
  • Workflow categorization

Module 6: Creating Design Elements

  • Creating filters and finders
  • Creating a command
  • Command categories
  • Creating a template
  • Creating a function
  • Creating a data source

Module 7: Customizing workflows

  • Creating customized workflows
  • WFA packs for the FlexPod solution

Module 8: REST APIs and Support Resources

  • WFA tasks for REST APIs
  • Key support resources for REST APIs

Module 9: NetApp PowerShell Toolkit

  • WFA powerShell Cmdlets
  • Support links
  • Specific OnCommand WFA commands to automate storage

Appendix A: Entity Versioning

  • Features
  • Child and parent entities
  • Imported entities
  • Versioning of an imported entity

Labs:

  • Reviewing OnCommand WFA configuration
  • Running an OnCommand WFA workflow
  • Designing and running a workflow
  • Modifying user inputs
  • Applying constants and return parameters
  • Adding an approval point
  • Adding row repetitions
  • Applying incremental naming
  • Marking the workflow ready for production
  • Creating a filter and customizing a finder
  • Creating commands and a template
  • Creating a function
  • Creating a data source
  • Customizing a workflow
  • Using Windows PowerShell to connect to a cluster

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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