Course Prerequisites
To ensure that students can successfully undertake training in the "Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO" course, they should possess the following minimum prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of storage concepts and architectures, including SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network-Attached Storage).
- Fundamental knowledge of data center infrastructure and components.
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, ESXi, Solaris, AIX, and HPUX, especially in the context of storage connectivity and configurations.
- Awareness of virtualization concepts and how storage interfaces with virtualized environments, particularly VMware.
- Some experience with command-line interfaces (CLI) and graphical user interfaces (GUI) for managing IT infrastructure.
- An introductory level of knowledge on networking principles, specifically related to storage networking (e.g., Fibre Channel, iSCSI).
- Understanding of basic system administration tasks and the importance of data protection and disaster recovery.
- Willingness to learn about EMC XtremIO technology and its application-specific integration.
These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation upon which the course material will build. Individuals with these skills are likely to get the most benefit from the course and will be well-prepared to grasp the advanced concepts taught in the "Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO" training program.
Target Audience for Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO
The "Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO" course is tailored for IT professionals managing high-performance storage solutions.
- IT Infrastructure Managers
- Storage Administrators and Engineers
- Data Center Architects
- System Administrators (Windows, Linux, ESXi, Solaris, AIX, HPUX)
- Network Administrators focusing on Storage Networking
- Database Administrators (especially those working with Oracle)
- Virtualization Specialists (VMware, VDI Environments)
- IT Professionals working with data protection and disaster recovery (RecoverPoint, VPLEX)
- Technical Support Staff for Storage Systems
- Cloud Storage Consultants
- Performance Analysts focused on storage solutions
- EMC XtremIO Product Users and Integrators
- DevOps Engineers with a focus on storage performance and integration
- IT Professionals seeking to learn about advanced storage features such as encryption, deduplication, and compression
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
Gain in-depth knowledge of XtremIO’s architecture and management, optimize storage services for applications, and integrate with various environments for enhanced performance and data protection.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand XtremIO components, models, and resources for effective storage solution deployment.
- Manage XtremIO systems using the Management Server, GUI, CLI, REST APIs, and plug-ins.
- Master storage presentation and volume management, including host configurations for multiple operating systems.
- Implement connectivity zoning best practices to ensure efficient and secure storage access.
- Utilize XtremIO snapshot capabilities for data replication and recovery operations.
- Apply XtremIO features such as encryption, compression, and deduplication to optimize storage efficiency.
- Leverage XtremIO Data Protection (XDP) for robust data integrity and availability.
- Integrate XtremIO with third-party management tools like ViPR, ViPR SRM, CMCNE, DCNM, and VMware and Microsoft ecosystems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot common performance issues using XtremIO performance overviews and reports.
- Protect and recover XtremIO data with RecoverPoint, VPLEX, and AppSync, ensuring business continuity.
Target Audience for Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO
The "Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO" course is tailored for IT professionals managing high-performance storage solutions.
- IT Infrastructure Managers
- Storage Administrators and Engineers
- Data Center Architects
- System Administrators (Windows, Linux, ESXi, Solaris, AIX, HPUX)
- Network Administrators focusing on Storage Networking
- Database Administrators (especially those working with Oracle)
- Virtualization Specialists (VMware, VDI Environments)
- IT Professionals working with data protection and disaster recovery (RecoverPoint, VPLEX)
- Technical Support Staff for Storage Systems
- Cloud Storage Consultants
- Performance Analysts focused on storage solutions
- EMC XtremIO Product Users and Integrators
- DevOps Engineers with a focus on storage performance and integration
- IT Professionals seeking to learn about advanced storage features such as encryption, deduplication, and compression
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
Gain in-depth knowledge of XtremIO’s architecture and management, optimize storage services for applications, and integrate with various environments for enhanced performance and data protection.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand XtremIO components, models, and resources for effective storage solution deployment.
- Manage XtremIO systems using the Management Server, GUI, CLI, REST APIs, and plug-ins.
- Master storage presentation and volume management, including host configurations for multiple operating systems.
- Implement connectivity zoning best practices to ensure efficient and secure storage access.
- Utilize XtremIO snapshot capabilities for data replication and recovery operations.
- Apply XtremIO features such as encryption, compression, and deduplication to optimize storage efficiency.
- Leverage XtremIO Data Protection (XDP) for robust data integrity and availability.
- Integrate XtremIO with third-party management tools like ViPR, ViPR SRM, CMCNE, DCNM, and VMware and Microsoft ecosystems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot common performance issues using XtremIO performance overviews and reports.
- Protect and recover XtremIO data with RecoverPoint, VPLEX, and AppSync, ensuring business continuity.