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Network Appliance NS0-185 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | NetApp Storage Installation Engineer, ONTAP Professional (NS0-185) |
| Exam Number: | NS0-185 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Passing Score: | 67% |
| Exam Price: | $150 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Related Certifications: | NetApp Hybrid Cloud Associate NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) NetApp Cloud Native Associate |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | ONTAP Documentation NetApp Learning Services Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Exam Delivery NetApp Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or testing center (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 6–12 months hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP systems. NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) is recommended but not required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.netapp.com/support-and-training/netapp-learning-services/certifications/storage-installation-engineer/ |
Network Appliance NS0-185 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| ONTAP Networking | - Network types in ONTAP clusters - Cluster networking configuration |
| Customer Handoff | - Installation validation tools - Documentation creation - Customer delivery and handoff |
| ONTAP Concepts | - Cluster installation and expansion - ONTAP updates and version management - Cluster controller components - Aggregate creation |
| ONTAP Switches | - Switched cluster cabling - Switch configuration software requirements |
| Basic Installation Topics and Tools | - Installation preparation tools and documentation - Physical cabling of ONTAP nodes |
| ONTAP Configuration | - Installation troubleshooting support tools - Cluster peering setup - Security hardening - Add or remove cluster nodes |
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- ONTAP Configuration ()
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The package contains 115 practice questions for the NS0-185 exam, all verified by senior experts and organized for focused, efficient revision.
To pass NS0-185 you need 67%, and the official exam fee is $150 USD. Fixing both figures early keeps your target concrete and your budget planned.
NetApp Certification Registration: register for NS0-185
Pearson VUE Exam Delivery: register for NS0-185
NetApp Learning Services Training: Visit official page
ONTAP Documentation: Visit official page
Recommended 6–12 months hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP systems. NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) is recommended but not required.
Network Appliance NetApp Storage Installation Engineer, ONTAP Professional Sample Questions:
A customer wants to separate management traffic from data traffic to improve security and performance. Which two configuration steps should be implemented in ONTAP networking to achieve proper traffic isolation?
- A. Use distinct VLANs
- B. Create separate broadcast domains
- C. Enable deduplication
- D. Configure SnapMirror replication
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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A customer wants to protect data using point-in-time copies. Which two ONTAP features provide snapshot-based data protection and quick recovery options?
- A. SnapRestore
- B. VLAN tagging
- C. LIF failover
- D. Snapshot copies
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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A storage administrator needs to monitor cluster health and performance. Which two ONTAP tools or features provide insights into system status and help identify potential issues?
- A. LUN mapping
- B. CIFS shares
- C. ONTAP CLI system health commands
- D. Active IQ Unified Manager
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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You have just installed an ONTAP 9.8 cluster and created an interface group on each controller.
You have also created two VLANs on each interface group. In this scenario, what is the minimum number of broadcast domains that will be created to use the tagged VLANs?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 1
- D. 0
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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When implementing iSCSI SAN connectivity in ONTAP, which two elements are required to allow hosts to access block storage and establish communication between initiators and targets?
- A. Initiator groups (igroups)
- B. Snapshot copies
- C. NFS exports
- D. iSCSI LIFs
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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