Explanation ONTAP software is the data management software that runs on NetApp storage systems and provides the NAS functionality. ONTAP software owns the file system while provisioning NAS and handles the communication with the clients using NFS or SMB protocols. ONTAP software also provides features such as data protection, efficiency, security, and performance for NAS workloads. References = NetApp ONTAP, Provision NAS storage for both Windows and Linux using both NFS and SMB
Question 17
Which NetApp feature provides WORM functionality at the volume level?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation n = SnapLock is a NetApp feature that provides WORM (write once, read many) functionality at the volume level. WORM storage enables you to retain files in unmodified form for a specified retention period. SnapLock protects WORM files at the file level and prevents them from being modified, even after the retention period has expired. SnapLock is powered by a tamper-proof clock that determines when the retention period for a WORM file has elapsed. SnapLock is available for Cloud Volumes ONTAP systems and supports both NFS and CIFS protocols. References = WORM storage | NetApp Documentation, WORM storage - NetApp
Question 18
A customer wants to use FabricPool technology with NetApp StorageGRID. All objects must be erasure coded What is the minimum number of sites required to deploy the StorageGRID solution while providing site redundancy?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation FabricPool is an ONTAP feature that tiers inactive data to an object store such as StorageGRID. StorageGRID uses erasure coding to protect data by slicing an object into data fragments and parity fragments, and spreading them across Storage Nodes. To use erasure coding, the storage pool must include three or more sites, or exactly one site. Two sites are not supported. Therefore, the minimum number of sites required to deploy the StorageGRID solution with FabricPool and erasure coding is three. References = Configuring StorageGRID for FabricPool, What erasure-coding schemes are
Question 19
What are two NetApp on-premises data storage systems that can be discovered and managed in NetApp BlueXP? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: A
Explanation NetApp BlueXP is a unified control plane that provides a hybrid multicloud experience for storage and data services across on-premises and cloud environments. It delivers operational simplicity combined with powerful and intelligent data management, protection, mobility, and governance services1. NetApp BlueXP can discover and manage NetApp on-premises data storage systems that support the Amazon S3 API, such as E-Series and StorageGRID2. E-Series is a hybrid-flash array that offers simple, fast, and reliable SAN storage for dedicated, high-bandwidth applications like data analytics, video surveillance, and HPC3. StorageGRID is a software-defined object storage suite that supports a wide range of use cases across public, private, and hybrid multicloud environments. StorageGRID offers native support for the Amazon S3 API and delivers industry-leading innovations such as automated lifecycle management to store, secure, protect, and preserve unstructured data cost effectively over long periods4. References = NetApp BlueXP - Data Estate Operations Made Simple, BlueXP for Unified Data Control and Hybrid Multicloud Management | NetApp, E-Series Hybrid Flash | NetApp, StorageGRID - Object Storage | NetApp
Question 20
What are two benefits of configuring Advanced Disk Partitioning (ADP) on an AFF or FAS system? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Explanation Advanced Disk Partitioning (ADP) is a feature that enables ONTAP to partition a disk into multiple logical units and use them for different purposes. ADP has two main benefits for AFF or FAS systems: It optimizes storage capacity by reducing the number of disks required for the root aggregates, which store the system and configuration data. By using ADP, the root aggregate can share the same disk with a data aggregate, which stores the user data. This frees up more disks for data aggregates and increases the usable space for data. It reduces RAID parity overhead by creating smaller RAID groups with partitions instead of whole disks. This reduces the amount of parity data that needs to be written and read, which improves the performance and efficiency of the system. References = What are the rules for Advanced Disk Partitioning?, Considerations for automatic drive assignment and ADP systems in ONTAP 9.4 and later, NetApp AFF and Advanced Drive Partition v2, part 1
