HPE_HM9Q1S HPE SAN Essentials I Administration Fundamentals
This course is designed for new or entry-level HPE B-series SAN administrators. It provides a comprehensive understanding of everyday administration within an HPE SAN solution, covering a broad range of technologies and concepts such as FC, iSCSI, and FCoE. It discusses basics and building blocks of FC and IP-SAN with examples based on HPE B-series products, as well as the role of SAN-enabled hosts and disk targets. HPE B-series SAN features and management options are also presented. Other topics include data protection, basic SAN security, and performance aspects of SAN components. Please note that advanced technologies are only introduced in this course, while they are fully covered in the SAN Essentials II: Advanced B-series Networking class. This training helps students gain the experience needed to tackle the challenges of working in medium-sized and enterprise class HPE B-series SAN environments. This course covers general SAN technologies and HPE StoreFabric B-series specific topics.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:• Describe SAN and SAN benefits• List SAN components• Present the overall HPE SAN portfolio• Identify the differences between DAS, NAS,and SAN• Compare different data access methods• Talk about FC topologies• Discuss WWN identifiers and FC addressing• Talk about basic switch features andconfiguration parameters• Perform initial switch installation,configuration and verification• Describe the role of a host in a SAN networkand host-related technologies includingNPIV and load balancing• Present the role of storage in a SAN networkand storage-related technologies includingdisks and interfaces types, encryption,deduplication and VVOLs overview.• Explain basic FC concepts and SAN services,such as zoning and name server• Talk about basic HPE B-series SANmanagement options and technologies• Describe iSCSI protocol and HPE Nimblestorage array as an iSCSI-based productexample• Talk about FCoE technologies includingbuilding blocks and how it compares to FCIPand iSCSI• Present the theory of SAN security andbasic HPE B-series based implementationas well as authentication options• Talk about data protection (backup,replication) including theory, topologies,technologies and related HPE products:HPE StoreOnce, tape, HPE Cloud BankStorage and HPE RMC• Cover SAN and storage planningperformance aspects and monitoringoptions• Design and document SAN
TARGET AUDIENCE:
New or entry-level technical professionals seeking a learning path that includes both conceptual knowledge of SAN technologies and experience in HPE B-series SAN environments
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• Basic technical understanding of conceptsand terminology related to networking andstorage • Basic experience in managing Windowssystems
COURSE CONTENT:
HPE SAN Essentials I: Administration Fundamentals | HM9Q1S
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