Contenu

• Identify and define basic storage technology and terminology
• Describe the capabilities, strengths, limitations and opportunities for DAS, NAS, SAN, and CAS environments
• Describe the SNIA Shared Storage Model
• Identify standards organisations
• Understand disk components
• Compare and contrast disk interface technologies such as ATA, SATA, SCSI and SAS
• Describe features and functions of Mid-Tier and High-End Storage Arrays
• Describe key features of Disk controllers (cache, protection)
• Understand NAS protocol and backup details
• Discuss iSCSI protocol detail and implementation
• Explore SAN Extension techniques, implementation requirements and relevant applications
• Discuss Storage Networking Security Management needs and solutions
• Probe Data Protection methodologies
• Define the need, history and function of SMI-S
• Identify the steps involved in Storage Resource Management
• Review the topics and technical level of knowledge tested in the SNIA Foundation examination

Public Cible

• Individuals who are currently working with IT products that are storage or networking focused
• Individuals who are currently working with traditional storage or networking products or services, including Fibre Channel and IP storage technologies
• Individuals who want to earn the SNIA Storage Networking Professional Certification
• Individuals who are in sales consulting and technical support roles that need a more comprehensive understanding of storage networking technologies and solutions.
• Individuals preparing for the SNIA Foundation Exam to qualify as a SNIA Certified Professional. This vendor neutral, industry accepted qualification has increasing value in the Storage Networking world.
• Professionals working in roles similar to the following:
  • Storage Administrator
  • System and Network Administrators
  • Sales Consulting and Technical Sales Support
  • MIS/IT Technical Staff and Management

Pré-requis

There are no formal prerequisites; however participants will gain the most from this if they have a fundamental knowledge of:

• Traditional or networked storage technologies
• LAN/WAN solutions