Expected NS0-516 Exam Topics, as suggested by NetApp :

• Module 1: Storage Configuration: This section of the exam measures the skills of NetApp SAN Specialists and covers the setup of alerting and notification systems for E-Series storage systems. Candidates will learn how to create and manage Volume Groups or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) along with associated volumes. Additionally, this domain addresses the physical and logical storage requirements, implementation of CHAP for iSCSI environments, and the management of DDP or Volume Groups.
• Module 2: Documentation: This domain is targeted at SAN Specialists and focuses on the importance of documentation in the implementation process. Candidates will review how to prepare a site for the deployment of E-Series systems and the necessary information to provide to customers after a solution has been deployed. This knowledge ensures that specialists can effectively communicate and document critical implementation details.
• Module 3: Hardware: This section measures the skills of NetApp SAN Engineers in understanding hardware components within E-Series storage systems. It covers various cabling options, including Fibre Channel, Ethernet, Infiniband, and SAS.
• Module 4: Host Side: This domain focuses on host connection options for E-Series systems, measuring the skills of NetApp SAN Engineers in configuring hosts for multipathing.
• Module 5: Management: This section measures the skills of professionals in managing E-Series systems using SANtricity System Manager. It covers administrative tasks necessary for effective system management, including security features available in both SANtricity System Manager and SANtricity Unified Manager.
• Module 6: Toolbox: This domain is designed for NetAPP professionals to focus on the tools required to design and implement E-Series solutions. Candidates will learn about various tools that facilitate effective planning, deployment, and management of E-Series systems within a SAN environment.
• Module 7: Protection: This section measures the skills of NetApp SAN Specialists in data protection strategies. It covers Data Assurance features with media scans that help protect data integrity.
• Module 8: SAN: This domain focuses on end-to-end network configuration for Fibre Channel and Ethernet, measuring the skills of the target audience in creating efficient storage area networks (SAN). Candidates will learn about best practices for configuring network components to ensure optimal performance and reliability in data transmission.
• Module 9: Troubleshooting: This section measures the troubleshooting skills of exam-takers regarding E-Series systems. Candidates will learn systematic steps for diagnosing issues within an E-Series environment.