Symmetrix FAST Configuration and Management – Online ILT
This course describes the theory of operations of EMC Symmetrix FAST (Fully Automated
Storage Tiering). FAST managed objects, i.e. Symmetrix Tiers, FAST storage groups and
FAST policies will be covered. Use of Symmetrix Performance Analyzer (SPA) to view
statistics for storage groups managed by FAST will be covered. The lecture material will be
reinforced with lab exercises using SYMCLI and SMC.
EMC Online ILT is a real-time web based interactive training experience where students
participate via the internet to access instructor-led lecture, discussion, questions and
answers, and lab exercises. EMC Online ILT utilizes Voice-Over-IP for the audio portion of
the training. A headset with microphone is REQUIRED to speak with the instructor and the
rest of the class. Text communication is also available through the virtual classroom.
This course is intended for EMC personnel, customers and partners who configure and
manage a Symmetrix.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the features and benefits of FAST for Symmetrix
Describe FAST managed objects
Describe algorithms used by FAST
Explain the relationship between FAST and Symmetrix Optimizer
Describe the use of Symmetrix Performance Analyzer to view statistics for storage
groups managed by FAST
Prerequisite Knowledge/Skills
To understand the content and successfully complete this course, the student must
have an understanding of Symmetrix fundamentals.
Labs will be conducted on Unix systems. students must be familiar with the editor and
user commands on at least one of the following Unix shells:
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