Enterprise Storage Networking Design Course Overview

To ensure a comprehensive understanding and successful completion of the Enterprise Storage Networking Design course, participants are expected to possess the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of computer storage and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with data center architecture and operations.
• Knowledge of fundamental IT concepts such as operating systems, hardware components, and software applications.
• Some experience with or exposure to storage technologies such as SAN (Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), and object storage.
• Awareness of virtualization principles and technologies.
• An introductory level of understanding of network protocols and services (e.g., IP, Ethernet).
• Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze technical requirements.
• Willingness to engage with complex technical material and apply it to real-world scenarios.

Please note that while prior experience in the field of storage networking will be advantageous, it is not strictly necessary. The course is designed to accommodate participants who have the foundational IT knowledge and are keen to specialize in storage networking design.

Target Audience for Enterprise Storage Networking Design

The Enterprise Storage Networking Design course is tailored for IT professionals focused on advanced storage infrastructure.

• Storage Architects
• Network Engineers specializing in storage solutions
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• Data Center Operations Managers
• Systems Engineers and Designers
• IT Consultants who advise on storage networking
• Cloud Storage Designers
• Virtualization Specialists
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planners
• IT Professionals working on data management and storage
• Technical Support Engineers for storage systems
• Enterprise Architects
• Technical Solutions Design Analysts
• Storage Systems Integrators

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Enterprise Storage Networking Design?

1. Introduction: This Enterprise Storage Networking Design course equips students with comprehensive strategies and considerations for designing robust storage networks that align with business requirements and technological advancements.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand how to gather and analyze requirements to inform storage network design.
• Develop strategic storage networking designs that deliver tangible business value.
• Learn to design secure and scalable Fibre Channel SANs with various fabric models.
• Gain proficiency in IP SAN design, including iSCSI and FCIP considerations.
• Acquire knowledge of FCoE technology and design FCoE networks efficiently.
• Design block-based storage systems with an understanding of automated tiering and virtual provisioning.
• Address the nuances of traditional and scale-out NAS, as well as file virtualization techniques.
• Explore object-based and unified storage design, with an emphasis on virtualized server environments.
• Consider the implications of cloud storage integration within storage network design.
• Design replication solutions across host-based, array-based, and network-based systems, including considerations for virtualized environments.