XSAN ADMINISTRATION V2 (XSAN 300)
Set up, configure and optimise your SAN solution.
Learn how to implement and administer Xsan, Apple's enterprise storage networking solution. Take advantage of Xsan's built-in flexibility and create a storage area network (SAN) compatible with third-party products, maximizing the return on your storage investment. Use the skills, tools, and knowledge from this course to set up, manage and monitor the SAN that's right for your organisation.
Course Description
This three-day Xsan Administration training course focuses on deploying storage area networks. Students configure, performance tune, and troubleshoot a storage area network using Apple's Xsan 2 tools. The course also covers storage resource management and data protection. A combination of lecture and hands-on exercises provides practical real-world experience. A portion of the final class day is available for assisted exploration and scenario testing. Extensive project planning and documentation forms are provided for students to take the skills learned in class and implement them in their particular environment.
Who should attend?
This Xsan administration class is for video storage professionals, system administrators, network engineers, analysts, and IT professionals who are responsible for analysing business and technical requirements and architecting, implementing, or maintaining storage networking solutions using the Xsan solution.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic storage knowledge
- Basic networking fundamentals
- Networks and layers
- Network communication
- Network devices
- Server basics
- Understand server services
- Basic file-serving knowledge
These prerequisites can be met by studying the same training courses or technical books that will prepare you to take the CompTIA Network+ and i-Net+ exams. By studying these materials, you will be well-positioned to earn Network+ and i-Net+ certification in addition to qualifying for entrance to the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification courses.
Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the Xsan Administration v1.4 exam (9L0-616)
This exam covers the knowledge necessary to configure and maintain all Apple software and hardware components necessary for an Xsan cluster file system.Price: £950 - 3 DayApple Certified Pro ExamsThis Course has an Apple Certified Pro Exam available with it and you have the option to purchase this with your course for £100, the exam is normally taken on the last day of the course, however you can arrange to take the exam at a later date.
Please note
- Exams are not included in the purchase price when using buy now via Google Checkout and you will need to book the exam separately, please contact us to book your exam..
- All Apple Certified Pro Exams are available without taking a course for £125. Contact us to book you exam.
- Exam retakes – An exam can be retaken after 7 days and all retakes cost £75.
VAT is charged at the applicable rate.
Xsan Administration Training Course Outline
| Lesson 1 |
Concepts
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What is a SAN, What's new in Xsan 2
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Lesson 2
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| Deployment |
Xsan 2 Components, Xsan 2 Connections, MDC & Client Configuration, RAID Configuration, Configuring the SAN and Xsan 2 Volumes
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| Lesson 3 |
| Client Management |
Access Controls, Quotas, Home Folders & Xsan 2
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Lesson 4
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Volume Management
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Volume Configuration, Advanced Settings, Performance, Tuning, Growing the SAN, Affinities
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Xsan Command Line Tools, Failover, Startup & Shutdown Process. |
Lesson 6
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Planning
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Defining the Requirement, Designing the Deployment
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