ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD) Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD) course, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and Ethernet technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, specifically in relation to file sharing and user authentication.
• Knowledge of Active Directory concepts, such as domains, users, and groups.
• Some experience with NAS (Network Attached Storage) and SAN (Storage Area Network) concepts and configuration.
• An introductory level of understanding of storage protocols, specifically CIFS/SMB.
• Basic administrative experience with Windows servers, which may include tasks like setting up user accounts and permissions.
• Awareness of general data storage principles and the importance of data availability and protection.

Please note that while these prerequisites are aimed at providing a foundation for the ONTAP SMB Administration course, individuals with a strong willingness to learn and a commitment to expanding their IT skills are also encouraged to participate. Our instructors are skilled at catering to a range of experience levels, ensuring that all participants can gain valuable knowledge from the course.

Target Audience for ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD)

1. The ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD) course is designed for IT professionals focused on data storage and network protocols.

   
   

2. Target audience for ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD) course includes:

   
   

• System Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Storage Administrators and Engineers
• IT Support Technicians
• Data Center Managers
• Infrastructure Architects
• Security Consultants specializing in access control
• Professionals working with Active Directory environments
• Technical Support Staff involved in storage solutions
• IT Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of NetApp technologies
• Individuals pursuing NetApp certification paths

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD)?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes:

The ONTAP SMB Administration (CIFSAD) course equips learners with the foundational skills to manage SMB/CIFS protocols in a NetApp ONTAP environment, focusing on authentication, share management, and advanced configurations.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the SMB (Server Message Block) and CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocols and their role in file sharing.
• Learn about NTLM and Kerberos authentication methods and their application in network security.
• Gain knowledge of integrating ONTAP systems with Active Directory and Workgroup environments for user authentication.
• Acquire skills in using PowerShell and the Data ONTAP PowerShell Toolkit for automation and management of storage systems.
• Set up and configure a storage system with NetApp ONTAP 9 for domain authentication to facilitate secure file access.
• Manage default shares, create new shares, and handle share access and permissions effectively on the storage system.
• Configure share and NTFS file permissions, understanding the implications on file access and security.
• Map UNIX users to Windows users and understand multiprotocol access to ensure seamless cross-platform file sharing.
• Grasp the concepts of CIFS oplocks (opportunistic locks) and BranchCache to optimize performance and bandwidth usage.
• Dive into advanced topics such as configuring group policy objects, setting up preferred Domain Controllers, and utilizing NetBIOS aliases for network identification.