About Course
NetApp Storage Administration Course
Level: Administration / Intermediate
Format: Instructor-led Training with Hands-on Labs
The Skilvion NetApp Storage Administration Course is designed to
equip IT professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to
deploy, configure, manage, and optimize NetApp ONTAP storage environments. This course combines conceptual learning with real-world administrative scenarios to ensure efficient, secure, and high-performing storage systems.
Key Skills You Will Learn
- Understanding NetApp storage architecture and ONTAP concepts
- Configuring and managing storage using ONTAP CLI and System Manager
- Implementing storage virtualization and efficiency technologies
- Managing NAS and SAN protocols
- Ensuring data protection, snapshots, and disaster recovery
- Monitoring performance and troubleshooting storage issues
- Automating administrative tasks using NetApp tools and scripting
Course Modules
Module 1: NetApp Storage Architecture Overview
- NetApp portfolio and ONTAP fundamentals
- Hardware and software components
- Clustered ONTAP architecture
Module 2: ONTAP CLI & System Manager
- System Manager interface overview
- Command-line administration
- Cluster and node management
Module 3: Storage Virtualization & Efficiency
- Aggregates and volumes
- Deduplication, compression, and compaction
- Thin provisioning and efficiency policies
Module 4: Networking in NetApp Environments
- Network ports and interfaces
- IPspaces and broadcast domains
- Failover and network resiliency
Module 5: NAS and SAN Protocol Management
- NFS and SMB configuration
- iSCSI and Fibre Channel fundamentals
- Access control and permissions
Module 6: Snapshot Technology & Data Protection
- Snapshot policies and scheduling
- SnapMirror and SnapVault
- Backup and recovery strategies
Module 7: High Availability & Failover
- HA pair configuration
- Failover and giveback processes
- Business continuity planning
Module 8: Performance Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Automation
- Performance metrics and monitoring tools
- Identifying and resolving storage bottlenecks
- Automation and scripting with NetApp tools
Who Should Attend
- Storage and System Administrators
- IT Infrastructure Engineers
- Data Center and Cloud Operations Teams
- Professionals preparing for NetApp certifications