Network Appliance NS0-175

Failing the Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist exam means paying the registration fee all over again. A set of 277 updated NS0-175 practice questions from Dumpkiller costs far less than a retake — a smart investment for 2026 candidates.

Network Appliance NS0-175 Exam Overview:

Network Appliance NS0-175 Exam Syllabus Topics:

What Candidates Ask About the Network Appliance NS0-175 Exam

Can you give me an overview of the NS0-175 exam?

The Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist exam (code: NS0-175) is the official Network Appliance exam that leads to the Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist certification. It sits at the Specialist level of the Network Appliance certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as NetApp Certified FlexPod Specialist, Cisco Data Center Specialist. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Network Appliance itself, which is why the NS0-175 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the NS0-175 exam, and how long does it take?

The Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist exam gives you 90 minutes to work through 55-65. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the NS0-175 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist exam is 64%-66%, and the official registration fee is $150-$300 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 64%-66%.

Are there any prerequisites for the NS0-175 exam?

According to Network Appliance, the following applies: No formal prerequisites; recommended 6-12 months experience with data center infrastructure, networking, storage, and virtualization. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.netapp.com/support-and-training/netapp-learning-services/certifications/flexpod-design-specialist/ before you register.

How do I register for the NS0-175 exam?

You can book your Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist exam through the official channels below:

• NetApp Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Registration

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.

What official training does Network Appliance recommend for the NS0-175 exam?

Network Appliance lists the following training options for Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist candidates:

• NetApp FlexPod Design Training

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 277 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the NS0-175 practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free NS0-175 PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the NS0-175 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding NS0-175 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the NS0-175 exam?

The official Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are Security & Management Tools (5%), Cisco UCS Compute Design (15%), and FlexPod Networking Design (25%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Network Appliance Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist Sample Questions:

Question 1

Which one of the following ACLs will allow requests from the Engineering group to www.netapp.com?

A. allow group "engineering"and server-domain www.netapp.com
B. allow group "engineering" and server-name www.netapp.com
C. allow groupname "engineering"and server-name www.netapp.com
D. allow groupname "engineering"and server-name matches "\.netapp\.com$"

Question 2

Which UCS Manager feature will allow you to have a consistent server configuration within the system?

A. address pools
B. role-based access control
C. same blade hardware configuration
D. service profile templates

Question 3

A customer is designing a FlexPod solution with VMware 6.x in a SAN boot environment using FCoE. The customer has predetermined the WWPN values for the NetApp LIFs and the UCS vHBAs. The customer is now working on the design workflow for the SAN boot process.
In this scenario, which three FlexPod environment objects are required for SAN connectivity? (Choose three.)

A. FC zones
B. UCS boot policies
C. UCS IQN pools
D. initiator groups
E. NetApp export policies

Question 4

Which of the following occurs when the diag dump command is selected?

A. The existing diagnostics file is overwritten.
B. A new diagnostics file is created.
C. An Autosupport message is generated.
D. The diagnostics file is automatically sent to NetApp support.

Question 5

How can the Network Appliance field alerts be received?

A. are available at "now.netapp.com"
B. replace autosupport
C. may be received via email
D. are available at "www.netapp.com"

Solutions: