Course Description
Students will gain knowledge of storage concepts, components, and the ability to work on a storage networking environment.
.Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - examine the fundamentals of storage and network technologies. - describe physical networking hardware. - examine disk technologies. - identify removable media technologies. - describe modular storage arrays and disk enclosures. - examine storage network connectors and cabling. - describe storage architectures. - describe Ethernet network technologies. - describe an FC SAN. - describe storage management. - describe storage network implementation. - identify storage virtualization concepts, - technologies, and techniques. - examine storage network management. - evaluate storage performance. - describe storage network security.
This course is targeted at network or system administrators whose responsibilities include working with and supporting various storage technologies; storage professionals who have a minimum of 12 months hands-on technical storage experience; or IT Managers who need a thorough understanding of current storage technologies.
Agenda
Exploring Storage and Networking Fundamentals
- Storage Basics
- Describe Network Basics
- Identify Network Data Delivery Techniques
Describing Physical Networking Hardware
- Describe Networking Hardware
- Examine HBA/NIC/PCI Technology
Examining Disk Technologies
- Examine Disk Fundamentals
- Describe SATA Technology
- Technologies
- Describe SAS Technology
- Describe the Fibre Channel Architecture
- Describe the RAID System
Identifying Removable Media Technologies
- Describe Tape Technologies
- Describe Optical Disc and SSD Technologies
Describing Modular Storage Arrays and Disk Enclosures
- Describe Modular Storage Array Technologies
- Describe Disk Enclosures
Examining Storage Network Connectors and Cabling
- Describe Copper Cable Connectivity
- Describe Fiber Cable Connectivity
Describing Storage Architectures
- Describe the DAS Architecture
- Describe the NAS Architecture
- Describe the SAN Architecture
- Describe Content Addressable Storage Technologies
Describing Ethernet Network Technologies
- Describe Ethernet Networks
- Multipath over Ethernet Networks
- Protocols on Ethernet Networks
Describing an FC SAN
- Describe the FC SAN Architecture
- Describe Zones
- Describe Fabric Services and Extension Technologies
- Describe Converged Storage Network Technologies
- Describe Multipathing Issues
Describing Storage Management
- Execute Storage Provisioning
- Describe Volume Management
- Monitor Storage Networks
- Describe Storage De-duplication and Compression
- Describe Management Protocols and Interfaces
- Examine ILM
Describing Storage Network Implementation
- Identify Implementation Parameters of SAS/SATA
- Describe Storage Networks That Use Switch Technology
- Describe Storage Networks That Use HBA Technology
- Describe Storage Layouts
- Examine Storage Network Implementation Environmental Concerns
- Examine Implementation and Maintenance Factors of Storage Equipment
Introducing Storage Virtualization
- Describe Storage Virtualization
- Describe Storage Virtualization Implementation
- Describe the SNIA Shared Storage Model
Examining Storage Network Management
- Describe Storage Network Management
- Describe SAN Management
- Troubleshoot Common Network Problems
- Troubleshoot Common FC Problems
Evaluating Storage Performance
- Identify Storage Latency and Throughput
- Examine Tuning and Workload Balance
- Evaluate Storage Device Bandwidth
- Evaluate Network Device Bandwidth
- Evaluate Storage and Host Tools
Securing Storage Networks
- Describe Storage Security
- Manage Storage Redundancy
- Examine Backup and Recovery Technologies
- Describe Business Continuity
Comments
Virtual CompTIA Storage+ Certification Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.