Network Appliance NS0-163 valid exam dumps : NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional

  • Exam Code: NS0-163
  • Exam Name: NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional
  • Updated: Oct 10, 2026
  • Q&As: 190 Questions and Answers

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Network Appliance NS0-163 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:NetApp
Exam Name:NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional
Exam Number:NS0-163
Real Exam Qty:60
Related Certifications:NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Associate
Exam Format:Scenario-based, Multiple choice
Available Languages:English
Certificate Validity Period:2 years
Passing Score:64%
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Exam Price:$200 USD
Recommended Training:NetApp ONTAP Data Administrator Professional Training
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Registration
Sample Questions:Free Download real NS0-163 exam prep
Exam Way:Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers
Pre Condition:6–12 months of hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP administration and data management
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.netapp.com/training-certification/certification-exams/ns0-163/

Network Appliance NS0-163 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Core ONTAP15%- High availability concepts and configuration
- Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) management
- ONTAP system operation and administration
Networking13%- Network components: LIFs, IPspaces, routing, VLANs
- Network configuration and troubleshooting
Data Protection15%- Compliance: SnapLock
- Replication: SnapMirror, SnapVault
- Backup, restore, and disaster recovery
- Snapshot technology and cloning
Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting8%- Performance metrics and monitoring tools
- Troubleshooting performance and availability issues
Storage Platforms12%- ONTAP cluster management
- Physical and software-defined storage systems
Security10%- Encryption: at rest, in transit
- Security hardening and audit logging
- Authentication and access control: RBAC, AD, LDAP
Storage Protocols and Connectivity12%- S3 object protocol support
- NAS protocols: NFS, CIFS/SMB
- SAN protocols: iSCSI, FC, FCoE
ONTAP Storage15%- Logical storage provisioning: aggregates, volumes, LUNs, shares
- Storage efficiency technologies: deduplication, compression, compaction

Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional (NS0-163) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask

The NS0-163 exam, officially known as Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional, is the Network Appliance test that leads to the NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Associate.

The NS0-163 exam contains 60 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the ValidDumps test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.

The passing score for the NS0-163 exam is 64%, and the official registration fee is $200 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.

6–12 months of hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP administration and data management

Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.netapp.com/training-certification/certification-exams/ns0-163/.

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The official Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional outline is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:

  • Storage Platforms — 12% of the exam
  • Data Protection — 15% of the exam
  • Core ONTAP — 15% of the exam

See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.

Network Appliance NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP Professional Sample Questions:

Question #1

Alter issuing the vol split volO/plexO volNew command:

  • A. There is a new mirrored volume called volNew.
  • B. There is a new plex called plexNew.
  • C. There are two unmirrored volumes, volO and volNew.
  • D. There are two new plexes, plexO and plexNew.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #2

Which is true of the SnapVault backup of NetApp storage system?

  • A. The qtree is the basic unit for SnapVault backup destination
  • B. The volume is the basic unit of SnapVault backup destination.
  • C. The file is the basic unit for SnapVault backup destination.
  • D. The directory is the basic unit for SnapVault backup destination.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #3

What is the default FabricPool tiering policy for a newly created volume?

  • A. all
  • B. snapshot-only
  • C. none
  • D. auto
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #4

In a Fabric Attached Metro Cluster, disk ownership by a node is determined by_____________.

  • A. the slots in which the FC HBA is installed.
  • B. the ports on the FC HBA.
  • C. where the FC HBAs for disks connect into the switch, and by where the disks connect to the switch banks.
  • D. the types of disks used in the cluster.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #5

Which statement is true of the cf forcetakover -d command?

  • A. None of the above
  • B. Both of the above
  • C. The surviving cluster node takes over the functions of the failed partner.
  • D. Mirrored volumes are implicitly split.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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