ONTAP SAN Implementation
Course code
SANIMP
Duration
3 Days, 24 Acad. Hours
Course Overview
Objectives
Prerequisites
Course Outline
Course Overview
Learn how to install NetApp® ONTAP® 9 data management software for a SAN environment. Explore block-level protocols on Microsoft Windows Server and Linux host operating systems, including FC, FCoE, NVMe, and iSCSI. Apply your knowledge through hands-on guided exercises in a lab environment and through an exercise workbook that serves as an on-the-job reference guide.
Training units: 36
Objectives
This course focuses on enabling you to do the following:
- Discuss SAN fundamentals for ONTAP software
- Explain ONTAP SAN resource provisioning
- Describe iSCSI, FC, and FCoE configuration in ONTAP software
- Explain the NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) implementation in ONTAP software
- Discuss host configuration requirements
- Explain Windows and Linux configuration for iSCSI
- Describe Windows and Linux configuration for FC
Prerequisites
Role
- Administrator, engineer, architect
Prerequisites
- Certification as a NetApp Data Management Administrator
- Working knowledge of ONTAP 9 software and storage area networking
- ONTAP Cluster Fundamentals
- ONTAP SAN Fundamentals
- ONTAP Cluster Administration
Course Outline
Module 0: Introduction
- Classroom logistics
- Course prerequisites
- Course agenda
Exercises
- Checking the exercise equipment
Module 1: ONTAP SAN fundamentals
- Implementing iSCSI, FCP, FCoE, and NVMe-oF SAN in ONTAP software
- SAN architecture
- Interoperability Matrix Tool
- SAN scalability and maximums
Exercises
- Verifying licenses and configuring broadcast domains
Module 2: ONTAP SAN resource provisioning
- IP SAN configurations
- FC SAN configurations
- LUN provisioning
Exercises
- Creating a LUN
Module 3: ONTAP iSCSI configuration concepts
- iSCSI configuration recommendations
- iSCSI feature overview
- iSCSI configuration workflow
Exercises
- Creating an initiator group and mapping a LUN to it
Module 4: ONTAP FC configuration concepts
- FC configuration recommendations
- FC and FCoE zoning
- Cisco switches
- Brocade switches
Exercises
- Renaming initiator groups
Module 5: NVMe-oF configuration
- NVMe
- NVMe-oF
- NVMe integration into ONTAP software
Exercises
- Configuring Linux and NetApp ONTAP software for NVMe/TCP
Module 6: Host integration
- Host considerations
- Windows hosts
- Linux and UNIX hosts
- LUN offset
Exercises
- Installing host utilities
Module 7: Microsoft Windows IP SAN connectivity
- Configuring a Windows host for iSCSI
- iSCSI configuration
Exercises
- Configuring NetApp ONTAP software for a Windows iSCSI LUN
Module 8: Linux IP SAN connectivity
- Linux iSCSI configuration
- Linux iSCSI implementation
Exercises
- Configuring NetApp ONTAP software for a Linux iSCSI LUN
Module 9: Windows FC SAN connectivity
- Configuring a Windows host for FC
- Identifying the WWNN and WWPN on a Windows host
- Implementing and verifying multipath FC connectivity between a Widows host and ONTAP software
Exercises
- Configuring a Brocade switch for a Windows FC environment
Module 10: Linux FC SAN connectivity
- Configuring a Linux host for FC
- Identifying WWNPs on a Linux host
- Implementing and verifying multipath FC connectivity between a Linux host and ONTAP software
Exercises
- Configuring a Brocade switch for a Linux FC environment
