Overview

MetroCluster software is a unique high-availability and disaster-recovery solution. In this course, you learn how to cable and set up a MetroCluster environment. Using active, participatory exercises, you practice the configuration and verification steps. You also learn how to identify component failures and practice recovery steps.

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Prerequisites

The following courses and/or knowledge and skills are recommended prior to taking this course.
Required:
  • MetroCluster Completion of ONTAP PS Professional Compliance Program or an equivalent program
  • ONTAP Cluster Installation Workshop
Recommended:
  • MetroCluster in ONTAP Overview for Support Partners
  • MetroCluster Ecosystem Troubleshooting for Partners
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Delegates will learn how to

  • Describe the major architectural components of a MetroCluster environment
  • Cable nodes and back-end IP switches
  • Set up back-end IP switches
  • Configure the clusters at both local and remote in a MetroCluster environment
  • Set up a MetroCluster configuration and serve data to clients
  • Detect and recover from failures in a MetroCluster environment
  • Install and configure TieBreaker Manager software
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Outline

The 2 day event will cover the following:

  • Module 1: Overview
  • Module 2: Cable Connections
  • Module 3: Bridge & Switch Configuration
  • Module 4: Cluster Configuration
  • Module 5: MetroCluster Configuration
  • Module 6: Failure Scenarios
  • Module 7: Tiebreaker Configuration
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Special Notices

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For all new and existing accounts, please login to your account, then whilst you are logged in follow this link http://learningcenter.netapp.com to validate your account by accepting NetApp Terms & Conditions (this is an important step to ensure registration synchronization).


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