NS0-157 · Question #305
In clustered Data ONTAP, which object presents data to clients?
The correct answer is B. A virtual server. In clustered Data ONTAP, the Storage Virtual Machine (SVM), also called a virtual server or Vserver, is the logical entity that directly presents data to clients via network LIFs and configured protocols.
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In clustered Data ONTAP, which object presents data to clients?
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- AA high-available pair of storage controllers
- BA virtual server
- CA virtual filer
- DA cluster
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In clustered Data ONTAP, the Storage Virtual Machine (SVM), also called a virtual server or Vserver, is the logical entity that directly presents data to clients via network LIFs and configured protocols.
An HA pair provides controller-level redundancy but is a physical hardware concept, not the logical object that presents data to clients.
A virtual server (SVM/Vserver) is the data-serving abstraction in clustered Data ONTAP. It owns data LIFs, volumes, and protocol configurations (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, etc.), allowing clients to connect to a logical entity independent of underlying physical hardware or node placement.
Virtual filer is the legacy term from 7-Mode Data ONTAP and does not apply to the clustered architecture.
The cluster is the top-level administrative domain encompassing all nodes and resources; clients do not directly connect to or see the cluster itself.
Concept tested: SVM as the data-serving entity in clustered ONTAP
Source: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/concepts/storage-virtualization-concept.html
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