Netapp NS0-604 - Hybrid Cloud - Architect Exam

To accommodate the 800 new temporary users in an Azure Virtual Desktop environment usingAzure NetApp Files, the company should:

Move existing user-profile volumes from the Premium service level to the Ultra service level (B): The Ultra service level provides higher throughput and IOPS, which will support the increased workload from the additional 800 users, ensuring better performance.

Increase the volume quota size on existing user-profile volumes (C): Expanding the volume quota will ensure that there is enough capacity to store the profiles of the additional users, preventing performance issues due to storage capacity limits.

Global File Cache integration (A)andcross-region replication (D)are not necessary for this specific requirement of supporting more users in the same region.

When consolidating Microsoft Windows file servers into the cloud and centralizing SMB (Server Message Block) shares while preserving originalNTFS permissions, the appropriate NetApp technology isCloud Volumes Edge Cache. This solution provides centralized storage with local caching at the edge (branch offices), ensuring that SMB file shares are accessible with the original NTFS permissions intact. Cloud Volumes Edge Cache allows the company to move file shares to the cloud while still delivering high-performance access and maintaining file security models like NTFS.

BlueXP replication (A),FlexCache (C), andBlueXP copy and sync (D)provide replication, data caching, or synchronization capabilities but do not specifically address the preservation of NTFS permissions in a centralized cloud-based SMB file share environment.

NetApp BlueXP (formerly Cloud Manager) provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution that supports various data sources. For customers looking to back up their on-premises data to Microsoft Azure Blob storage, the following data sources are supported:

NetApp ONTAP Volume Data: BlueXP backup and recovery can efficiently back up volumes created on NetApp ONTAP systems. This is a primary use case, ensuring that on-premises ONTAP environments can be backed up securely to cloud storage like Azure Blob, which offers scalability and cost-efficiency.

NetApp ONTAP S3 Data: NetApp ONTAP supports object storage using the S3 protocol, and BlueXP can back up these S3 buckets to cloud storage as well. This allows for a seamless backup of object-based workloads from ONTAP systems to Azure Blob.

Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Stack are not directly supported by NetApp BlueXP backup and recovery, as it focuses specifically on ONTAP environments and data sources.

NetApp BlueXP tiering is the ideal solution for reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) by leveraging cloud storage. It enables automatic tiering of infrequently accessed data (cold data) from expensive on-premises storage to lower-cost object storage in the cloud (such as Azure Blob, AWS S3, or Google Cloud Storage). This reduces the need for high-performance, high-cost local storage for data that isn't frequently accessed, effectively lowering the overall storage costs.

By migrating cold data to more economical cloud storage tiers, BlueXP tiering helps organizations optimize their storage spend, thus reducing TCO for their on-premises third-party storage infrastructure.

Other solutions like BlueXP backup and recovery, copy and sync, and replication provide different services (such as data protection, data migration, and disaster recovery) but are not focused on cost reduction through tiering, which specifically helps reduce TCO.

Google Cloud NetApp Volumes(formerly known as NetApp Cloud Volumes Service) is the best storage solution for an AI workflow that requires NFSv4.1 support, minimal management requirements, data protection, and the ability to rapidly create clones of datasets. This service provides fully managed file storage with NFS support and integrates seamlessly with Google Cloud, offering features like snapshotting, cloning, and built-in data protection.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP (B)is also a strong option but requires more management than Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.Google local SSD (C)andGoogle Cloud Storage (D)don't meet the requirements for NFSv4.1 support and dataset cloning.

When migrating an application with SAN storage from on-premises to Azure, and requiringiSCSI connectivity, the correct solution isCloud Volumes ONTAP. Cloud Volumes ONTAP provides a flexible storage solution in the cloud, supporting block-based storage protocols like iSCSI, which is ideal for SAN environments. It allows for seamless integration with existing infrastructure while providing enterprise-class data management features in the cloud.

StorageGRID (B)is an object storage solution,Global File Cache (C)is for file-based caching, andAzure NetApp Files (D)is focused on NFS and SMB file protocols, not iSCSI.

When deployingNetApp BlueXPin a Virtual Network (VNet) with no outbound Internet access, the solution must be deployed inrestricted mode. Restricted mode ensures that BlueXP can operate within a closed environment where outbound connectivity is blocked, allowing it to function without requiringaccess to external services on the Internet. This mode is ideal for environments with strict security and isolation requirements.

Dark mode (B)typically refers to a fully isolated environment without connectivity, butrestricted modeis the correct term for BlueXP in this specific context.Private mode (D)andAJ standard mode (A)are not relevant in this scenario.

Toautomatically scan, analyze, and categorize dataand take necessary actions, the customer should useBlueXP Classification. This tool helps organizations gain insights into their data by scanning and classifying it, allowing them to manage sensitive data, meet compliance requirements, and take appropriate actions based on the analysis.

BlueXP Observability (A)focuses on monitoring and performance tracking,BlueXP Digital Advisor (C)provides system recommendations, andHarvest (D)is a monitoring tool for ONTAP environments but not focused on data classification and action automation.

To protect data against ransomware,NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAPoffers theNetApp Autonomous Ransomware Protectionfeature. This feature uses machine learning and data analytics to detect and respond to abnormal file activities, helping prevent ransomware attacks.

Azure NetApp Files (B),Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP (C), andNetApp Cloud Volumes Service (D)provide robust data services, butCloud Volumes ONTAPspecifically includes the Autonomous Ransomware Protection feature.