This course focuses on the deployment of NetApp® SnapCenter® Server 4.4. You learn how to install, monitor, and manage SnapCenter Server. The course also discusses installation and use of licenses and role-based access control. You learn how to prepare hosts, install SnapCenter Plug-ins, and connect to NetApp ONTAP® AFF and FAS storage systems. You also review backup and restore of Windows file system data and the configuration of SnapMirror® and SnapVault® relationships for use with SnapCenter software. The course materials include an exercise workbook that serves as an on-the-job reference guide.
Training units: 36
This course focuses on enabling you to do the following:
The SnapCenter Fundamentals elearning training should be undertaken prior to this class. This is delivered free of charge via the NetApp Learning Center.
Module 1: SnapCenter Software Review
Introduction to the SnapCenter Suite
Server architecture
Plug-in Packages
licensing
Management Interfaces
Integration with ONTAP features
Module 2: SnapCenter Server Deployment
Server Installation Workflow
Server Requirements
Additional Installation Options
Module 3: SnapCenter Server Configuration
License Management
Server Connections to the Storage System
Server RBAC
Module 4: Preparing Hosts for SnapCenter
Add Hosts to the SnapCenter Server
Installing Plug-in Packages
Module 5: Assigning NetApp Storage to Windows Hosts
Configuring LUN storage on Windows
Windows Disk Management
Working with SMB Shares
Module 6: Preparing Data Protection Relationships for SnapCenter
Data protection relationships with SnapCenter
Preparing the storage systems for replication
Module 7: Data Backup and Restore
Backup of Windows file systems
Restore of Windows file systems
Cloning Windows file system backups
Module 8: Monitoring and Managing with the SnapCenter server
Managing the SnapCenter Repository
Monitoring Activities
Understanding SnapCenter Reporting Features
Labs:
Storage configuration
SnapCenter server configuration
Plug-in configuration, installation and monitoring
Storage configuration
SnapMirror and SnapVault configuration
SnapCenter backup, restore and clone fundamentals
Monitoring and managing SnapCenter software