EMC Data Domain System Administration Course Overview

To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the EMC Data Domain System Administration course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, and networking configuration.
• Familiarity with data storage concepts such as disk-based storage arrays and tape libraries.
• Knowledge of general backup and recovery principles and the importance of data deduplication in this context.
• Experience with administering and configuring storage systems, though specific prior experience with Data Domain systems is not mandatory.
• An understanding of file system operations, including file creation, deletion, and snapshots.
• Awareness of best practices for data security, including data encryption and secure data deletion.
• Some experience with Linux or Unix-like operating systems, as Data Domain systems are often managed using command-line interfaces.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation upon which the course will build. While prior experience with EMC Data Domain products is beneficial, it is not required to successfully complete this course. The course content is designed to bring all participants up to speed with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage and administer EMC Data Domain systems effectively.

Target Audience for EMC Data Domain System Administration

The EMC Data Domain System Administration course equips IT professionals with robust data management and protection skills.

• System Administrators
• Storage Administrators
• Backup Administrators
• Technical Support Engineers
• Data Center Managers
• IT Managers overseeing storage solutions
• Network Administrators with a focus on storage and data protection
• Disaster Recovery Professionals
• Information Security Analysts interested in data security features
• IT Consultants specializing in storage solutions
• Data Architects and Engineers looking to understand deduplication systems
• Professionals preparing for EMC certification exams in storage and data protection

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this EMC Data Domain System Administration?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The EMC Data Domain System Administration course equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills to effectively manage and administer EMC Data Domain systems, focusing on deduplication, system administration, and data lifecycle management.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the essentials of EMC Data Domain systems, including its architecture and components.
• Grasp the principles of deduplication and how it conserves storage space.
• Learn about EMC Data Domain Data Invulnerability Architecture to ensure data integrity.
• Study the EMC Data Domain SISL Scaling Architecture and its performance benefits.
• Familiarize with the EMC Data Domain file systems and how to manage them.
• Gain knowledge of different EMC Data Domain protocols and data paths used for data transfer.
• Master basic administration tasks such as system monitoring, upgrades, and managing system access.
• Configure network interfaces, including link aggregation, failover, and VLANs for optimized network utilization.
• Implement and manage secure protocols like CIFS and NFS for file sharing.
• Conduct effective file system and data management including MTrees, snapshots, and file system cleaning.
• Apply Data Domain Retention Lock, sanitization, and encryption to secure data at rest.
• Set up and monitor data replication processes for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Understand the configuration and management of Data Domain as a Virtual Tape Library (VTL).
• Learn how to utilize DD Boost for enhanced backup and recovery performance.
• Perform sizing, capacity, and throughput planning and tuning for optimal system performance.