NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator (NCDA)

NetApp Certified Data Management Administrators have proven skills in performing in-depth support, administrative functions, and performance management for NetApp storage appliances running the Data ONTAP® operating system in NFS and Windows® (CIFS) multiprotocol environments. They are able to implement active-active controller configuration and SyncMirror® for continuous data availability and rapid data recovery in the event of a disaster. They also have detailed knowledge of SnapMirror®, SnapRestore®, and SnapVault®, which they use to manage and protect mission-critical data.

Successful candidates should have at least 6-12 months of field experience. Additionally, candidates taking the Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode exam should also have experience implementing and administering large aggregates.

Logos and certificates will be granted to those individuals who successfully pass both the NS0-153 and NS0-163 exams OR the new NS0-154 exam.

Recommended training for this certification

NSO 153: Storage Networking

NSO 163: Data Protection Solutions

OR

Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode Administrator (NS0-154)

NCDA Power Workshop (NCDAPW)

The NCDA Power Workshop provides accelerated preparation for NCDA certification (Test NSO 153: Storage Networking and Test NSO 163 Data Protection Solutions) in the shortest possible time.