Expected NS0-604 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Customer Requirements: This section of the exam measures the skills of cloud architects responsible for understanding customer needs in cloud environments. It covers cloud solutions, considerations for managing cloud costs, and the various NetApp Cloud solutions that can meet specific customer requirements in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Module 2: NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions: This part of the exam assesses the knowledge of cloud architects and administrators on the NetApp Hybrid Cloud portfolio. It covers the NetApp Cloud Storage portfolio, NetApp Cloud Services portfolio, and the NetApp Cloud Controls portfolio.
• Module 3: Hybrid Cloud Architecture: This section of the exam measures the skills of cloud architects in understanding the architectural components of hybrid cloud environments.
• Module 4: Business Continuity and Data Protection: This section evaluates the ability of IT professionals to design hybrid cloud solutions with a focus on availability and durability.
• Module 5: Networking: This part of the exam assesses the knowledge of IT professionals in networking for NetApp Hybrid Cloud solutions. It covers networking requirements and hybrid cloud network topologies, which are essential for maintaining connectivity and performance in hybrid cloud deployments.
• Module 6: Sizing and Scale: This section of the exam evaluates the skills of IT professionals in understanding workload characteristics and their impact on business requirements. It also covers NetApp Hybrid Cloud storage solutions, focusing on sizing and scaling hybrid cloud environments to meet specific business needs.

Expected NS0-603 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the NetApp Cloud Controls portfolio/ NetApp Hybrid Cloud Solutions
• Module 2: Demonstrate knowledge of the NetApp Public Cloud Services portfolio/ Describe cloud cost management considerations
• Module 3: Demonstrate knowledge of what should be monitored in a NetApp Hybrid Cloud solution/ Hybrid Cloud Architecture
• Module 4: Describe how to secure NetApp Hybrid Cloud control planes/ Demonstrate knowledge of using the NetApp Hybrid Cloud
• Module 5: Demonstrate knowledge of identifying customer requirements for hybrid cloud/ Describe security considerations for a NetApp Hybrid Cloud environment
• Module 6: Describe sizing workload characteristics for different business requirements/ Demonstrate knowledge of the NetApp Hybrid Cloud Storage portfolio
• Module 7: Demonstrate knowledge of how to scale NetApp Hybrid Cloud solutions/ Demonstrate knowledge of the architectural components
• Module 8: Demonstrate knowledge of hybrid cloud network topologies/ Business Continuity and Data Protection

Expected NS0-593 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: ONTAP OS: This section of the exam measures the skills of NetApp Technical Support engineers and focuses on ONTAP operating system fundamentals. It covers various tools available for support and troubleshooting, including AutoSupport packages and core dump management. ONTAP cluster administration is addressed, encompassing tasks such as setting up and managing clusters. The exam also tests knowledge of data replication issues and the structure of ONTAP OS. Candidates should be prepared to troubleshoot ONTAP OS and handle panic events effectively.
• Module 2: Hardware: Support Services Hardware engineers are evaluated on their hardware troubleshooting abilities in this domain in this exam section. It includes troubleshooting Service Processors (SP) or Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC). The exam covers hardware components in a Fibre Channel environment and cluster interconnect infrastructure. Candidates should understand MetroCluster configurations and their implications for hardware setup.
• Module 3: Protocols: This domain tests the knowledge of ONTAP engineers regarding ONTAP protocol configurations. It encompasses ONTAP NAS configurations, including NFS and SMB protocols. ONTAP SAN configurations, covering iSCSI and Fibre Channel, are also included. The exam addresses S3 server configurations within ONTAP environments.
• Module 4: Performance: NetApp Technical Support engineers are evaluated in this section based on their understanding of ONTAP performance concepts. It covers troubleshooting ONTAP performance issues, including identifying bottlenecks and analyzing performance data. The exam also addresses software-defined ONTAP solutions and their impact on system performance.

Expected NS0-527 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Demonstrate knowledge of how to troubleshoot protection configurations/ Describe how to design data protection solutions
• Module 2: Demonstrate knowledge of how to administer NetApp data protection software/ Demonstrate knowledge of MetroCluster operations
• Module 3: Demonstrate how to administer hybrid cloud data protection solutions/ Demonstrate knowledge of Snapshot technologies
• Module 4: Demonstrate knowledge of SnapMirror business continuity solutions/ Demonstrate the use of data efficiencies as it relates to data protection
• Module 5: Describe methods of data protection or data redundancy on an ONTAP system/ Describe network connectivity requirements
• Module 6: Describe how to install NetApp data protection software/ Describe NetApp ONTAP data protection mechanisms
• Module 7: NetApp ONTAP Business Continuity Solutions/ NetApp ONTAP Core Data Protection
• Module 8: NetApp ONTAP Replication Solutions/ Demonstrate knowledge of SVM-DR operations
• Module 9: Describe the use of Snapshot technology/ NetApp Data Protection Software
• Module 10: Data Protection Design Solutions/ Describe SnapMirror technologies

Expected NS0-521 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Storage Networking Technologies: This section is about how to understand the fundamentals of storage networking, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE protocols, to design and manage high-performance storage solutions.
• Module 2: ONTAP System Configuration: This domain covers the skills to configure and optimize ONTAP systems, including cluster creation, node management, and data protection strategies.
• Module 3: Data Protection and Disaster Recovery: This domain covers how to implement robust data protection techniques, such as snapshots, replication, and backup solutions, to ensure data integrity and facilitate disaster recovery.
• Module 4: Storage Performance Optimization: In this section, the focus is on how to discover the art of optimizing storage performance through effective workload management, caching strategies, and system tuning for demanding applications.
• Module 5: SAN Design and Implementation: This section of the exam covers how to design and deploy robust SAN architectures, including zoning, LUN creation, and host integration, ensuring high availability and seamless data access.
• Module 6: ONTAP Troubleshooting and Monitoring: This section of the exam covers skills to troubleshoot ONTAP issues effectively and utilize monitoring tools for proactive system management.
• Module 7: Storage Security and Compliance: This section of the exam covers data security with access controls, encryption techniques, and compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of stored data.
• Module 8: Storage Virtualization and Automation: This section explores the benefits of storage virtualization and implements automation techniques to streamline storage management and improve operational efficiency.
• Module 9: ONTAP Upgrade and Migration: In this section, the focus is on the expertise in upgrading and migrating ONTAP systems, including planning, data migration strategies, and ensuring seamless transitions.
• Module 10: Storage Capacity Planning: In this section of the exam, the focus is on the analysis of storage requirements, forecast growth, and design of scalable storage solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Expected NS0-520 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting tasks/ Identify environmental and physical considerations
• Module 2: Demonstrate knowledge of storage space utilization or management concepts/ Describe storage space utilization or management concepts
• Module 3: Demonstrate knowledge of clustered storage system iSCSI configuration tasks/ Describe the solution design and the hardware provisioned to meet customer’s requirements and expectations
• Module 4: Identify that all prerequisites for the installation of NetApp® system, hosts, and FCP/FCoE switches are verified/ Demonstrate knowledge of clustered storage system node configuration tasks
• Module 5: ONTAP SAN implementation testing and troubleshooting/ Identify a detailed inventory of SAN components
• Module 6: Demonstrate knowledge of SVM configuration tasks/ Describe storage controller configuration concepts
• Module 7: ONTAP SAN implementation and configuration/Describe switch configuration concepts

Expected NS0-516 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Storage Configuration: This section of the exam measures the skills of NetApp SAN Specialists and covers the setup of alerting and notification systems for E-Series storage systems. Candidates will learn how to create and manage Volume Groups or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) along with associated volumes. Additionally, this domain addresses the physical and logical storage requirements, implementation of CHAP for iSCSI environments, and the management of DDP or Volume Groups.
• Module 2: Documentation: This domain is targeted at SAN Specialists and focuses on the importance of documentation in the implementation process. Candidates will review how to prepare a site for the deployment of E-Series systems and the necessary information to provide to customers after a solution has been deployed. This knowledge ensures that specialists can effectively communicate and document critical implementation details.
• Module 3: Hardware: This section measures the skills of NetApp SAN Engineers in understanding hardware components within E-Series storage systems. It covers various cabling options, including Fibre Channel, Ethernet, Infiniband, and SAS.
• Module 4: Host Side: This domain focuses on host connection options for E-Series systems, measuring the skills of NetApp SAN Engineers in configuring hosts for multipathing.
• Module 5: Management: This section measures the skills of professionals in managing E-Series systems using SANtricity System Manager. It covers administrative tasks necessary for effective system management, including security features available in both SANtricity System Manager and SANtricity Unified Manager.
• Module 6: Toolbox: This domain is designed for NetAPP professionals to focus on the tools required to design and implement E-Series solutions. Candidates will learn about various tools that facilitate effective planning, deployment, and management of E-Series systems within a SAN environment.
• Module 7: Protection: This section measures the skills of NetApp SAN Specialists in data protection strategies. It covers Data Assurance features with media scans that help protect data integrity.
• Module 8: SAN: This domain focuses on end-to-end network configuration for Fibre Channel and Ethernet, measuring the skills of the target audience in creating efficient storage area networks (SAN). Candidates will learn about best practices for configuring network components to ensure optimal performance and reliability in data transmission.
• Module 9: Troubleshooting: This section measures the troubleshooting skills of exam-takers regarding E-Series systems. Candidates will learn systematic steps for diagnosing issues within an E-Series environment.

Expected NS0-403 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Describe how to implement data lakes for analytic pipelines/ Describe using DevOps principles
• Module 2: Demonstrate knowledge of how Kubernetes objects are related to NetApp products/ Scalable Hybrid Cloud Deployment Practices
• Module 3: Demonstrate knowledge of how to implement automated persistent storage in containerized environments/ Describe how to use REST API’s
• Module 4: Demonstrate knowledge of how to automate infrastructure for deep learning processes/ Persistent Storage for Containers
• Module 5: Demonstrate knowledge of how to use NetApp storage platforms/products for data locality/ Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Automation
• Module 6: Demonstrate knowledge of how to migrate data between an on-premises data center and a public cloud/ Advanced Infrastructure Scenarios
• Module 7: Describe how to automate data services in infrastructure-as-code/ Demonstrate knowledge of how to monitor Hybrid Cloud solutions
• Module 8: Demonstrate knowledge of how to remediate Hybrid Cloud solutions/ Describe how to perform application management with Astra
• Module 9: Describe processes within the software development lifecycle/ DevOps Methodologies

Expected NS0-402 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Describe how to implement automated persistent storage using Trident/ Describe the types of automation methods
• Module 2: Demonstrate knowledge of when to use persistent storage with containers/ Describe version control processes for code
• Module 3: Demonstrate knowledge of how to use Ansible for NetApp deployment/ Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Automation
• Module 4: Demonstrate knowledge of how to monitor hybrid cloud solutions/ Describe the differences in DevOps versus traditional system administration
• Module 5: Demonstrate knowledge of end-to-end deployment of hybrid cloud solutions/ Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring and Remediation
• Module 6: Demonstrate knowledge of hybrid cloud problem remediation/ Demonstrate knowledge of using configuration files
• Module 7: Describe NetApp Hybrid Cloud capabilities within the software development lifecycle/ Persistent Storage for Containers
• Module 8: Demonstrate knowledge of high availability or fault tolerance capabilities in the NetApp Hybrid Cloud/ Scalable Hybrid Cloud Deployment
• Module 9: Demonstrate knowledge of security or compliance deployment capabilities in a NetApp Hybrid Cloud/ Demonstrate knowledge of deploying a NetApp private cloud

Expected NS0-304 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Hybrid Cloud Concepts: This section covers fundamental knowledge of hybrid cloud, including networking aspects, various consumption models, and the overall hybrid cloud environment.
• Module 2: Configuration: This exam designed for IT professionals in this domain focuses on practical skills in provisioning and placing resources, as well as data migration techniques in a hybrid cloud setup.
• Module 3: Automate: The automation section tests the knowledge of hybrid cloud professionals to address common workflows and the use of system templates to streamline operations in hybrid cloud environments.
• Module 4: Secure and Protect: This critical domain covers various security aspects, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, access permissions, compliance requirements, security policies, and data protection solutions specific to hybrid cloud environments.
• Module 5: Monitor and Troubleshoot: The final domain deals with essential operational skills, including setting up monitoring, alerting, and reporting systems for hybrid cloud infrastructures, as well as troubleshooting techniques.