NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – Data Protection — Question 13

You are asked to create a new SVM to serve SMB data using Active Directory authentication.
Which two requirements must be satisfied prior to serving data? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. DNS must be enabled and configured correctly.
• B. The CIFS license must be installed on the storage system.
• C. An intercluster LIF must be created for serving SMB data.
• D. An administrative user must be created for the SMB SVM.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

Option A is correct because DNS configuration is essential for Active Directory authentication and SMB operation. Option C is also correct as an intercluster LIF is necessary for serving SMB data. Options B and D are incorrect; although having a CIFS license is important, it is not a prerequisite specifically for SVM creation, and the creation of an administrative user is not a mandatory requirement before serving data.