Course Description
The three-day Xsan Administration course focuses on deploying storage area networks. Students configure, performance tune, and troubleshoot a storage area network using Apple’s Xsan 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 class is for video storage professionals, system administrators, network engineers, analysts, and IT professionals who are responsible for analyzing 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:
Course knowledge
Network and topical 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.
Certification
Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the Xsan Administration v1.4 exam (9L0-616) - US$150.
This exam covers the knowledge necessary to configure and maintain all Apple software and hardware components necessary for an Xsan cluster file system. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Xsan Administration v1.4 Exam. |
