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Network Appliance NS0-161 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NetApp (Network Appliance) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP |
| Exam Number: | NS0-161 |
| Related Certifications: | NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer NetApp Certified Support Engineer |
| Available Languages: | English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean |
| Exam Price: | 150 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 67% |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Recommended Training: | ONTAP Cluster Administration NetApp University Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration NetApp Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP storage systems, basic TCP/IP and storage networking knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.netapp.com/services-support/university/certification/ncda.aspx |
Network Appliance NS0-161 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Protection | 12% | - SnapShot, SnapMirror, SnapVault - Backup and recovery strategies - MetroCluster concepts |
| Topic 2: ONTAP Architecture & High Availability | 20% | - ONTAP cluster concepts - High availability configuration - Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) management |
| Topic 3: Networking | 10% | - Network troubleshooting - LIF roles and failover - Network interfaces and routing |
| Topic 4: SAN Solutions | 10% | - Multipathing and access control - iSCSI and FC configuration - SAN troubleshooting |
| Topic 5: Security & Performance | 8% | - RBAC and security hardening - Performance monitoring and tuning - Encryption at rest and in-flight |
| Topic 6: Storage Platforms | 15% | - ONTAP cluster scaling and upgrades - Physical storage systems - Software-defined storage systems |
| Topic 7: NAS Solutions | 10% | - NAS troubleshooting - Share permissions and export policies - NFS and SMB/CIFS configuration |
| Topic 8: Logical Storage & Efficiency | 15% | - Data Fabric integration - Deduplication, compression, thin provisioning - FlexVol, FlexGroup and LUN management |
Network Appliance NS0-161 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP is an official NetApp (Network Appliance) exam, identified by exam code NS0-161. Passing it earns the NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP (NCDA) certification at the Professional level. It also relates to NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer, NetApp Certified Support Engineer. Certifications like this one remain a reliable route to standing out: they prove ability in a way resumes alone cannot.
The Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP exam contains 60 questions to complete within 120 minutes. The candidates who run out of time are usually the ones who never practiced against a clock. The TestsDumps software engine lets you limit your test time exactly like the real exam, exposing pacing weaknesses while they are still free to fix.
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Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP storage systems, basic TCP/IP and storage networking knowledge
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One practical note: the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.
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The Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP syllabus divides into 8 domains. The leading areas are NAS Solutions (10%), ONTAP Architecture & High Availability (20%), and Networking (10%). The complete outline is published above; knowing your shortcomings starts with knowing the syllabus.
Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Sample Questions:
You are using NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE) on an AFF system.
In this scenario, which two key-management solutions are supported for NVE? (Choose two.)
- A. an XTS-AES-256 key manager
- B. a KMIP server
- C. the onboard key management service
- D. an SSH key manager
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
Click the Exhibit button.
You are configuring a NetApp cluster to communicate on VLAN 1. However, the new LIF is unable to communicate with any host in the VLAN. The network administrator has configured the switch port as an access (untagged) port on VLAN 1 and says that the VLAN is non-routed.
Referring to the exhibit, what would you do to troubleshoot this problem? (Choose the best answer.)
- A. Add a default gateway.
- B. Reconfigure the LIF to be on port e0c.
- C. Verify that the network cabling is working properly.
- D. Verify that there is not IP address conflict on the network.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Click the Exhibit button.
You have a 2-node cluster cabled as shown in the exhibit. You want to convert the cluster to a switched cluster.
Which two statements are true in this scenario? (Choose two.)
- A. The conversion is non-disruptive.
- B. After the conversion, traffic to the cluster LIFs will flow through the cluster switch.
- C. The conversion is disruptive.
- D. After the conversion, traffic to the intercluster LIFs will flow through the cluster switch.
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
Click the Exhibit button.
Referring to the exhibit, which volume has a snap reserve value set to zero (0)? (Choose the best answer.)
- A. netapp_n01
- B. netapp_esx
- C. netapp_esx_m1
- D. netapp_lnx_m1
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which two SVM types does a cluster contain after cluster creation? (Choose two.)
- A. admin
- B. dp-destination
- C. data
- D. peer
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️








