NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – SAN, Specialist — Question 9

Which two steps should an administrator take to create a two-node ONTAP Select cluster that spans two data centers and provide automated switchover without any data loss? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Use ONTAP Mediator service to make sure that a quorum exists for the two nodes
• B. Make sure that the ONTAP Select Deploy VM resides at a third location other than the two data centers
• C. Use ONTAP Select Deploy to install the nodes on the VMware environment
• D. Set up a SnapMirror Synchronous relationship in StrictSync mode to prevent any data loss in case of a failover

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

The correct answers are A and C. Answer A is essential because the ONTAP Mediator service helps maintain quorum in a two-node setup, which is critical for failover scenarios. Answer C is necessary as ONTAP Select Deploy is required to install the nodes in the VMware environment. Options B and D are not correct because while they may provide additional functionality, they do not directly address the requirements for creating a two-node cluster with automated switchover.