This course provides information about proper network and storage server management and configuration, as administered by the network administrator or server manager. It also discusses storage virtualization methods, preplanning and planning of network operating system updates, external peripheral configurations, and driver update processes on a network.
Objectives:
Determine the manageability elements of a network, both data and storage
Explain the functions of security management over SANs and NAS infrastructures
Define the roles of in-band and out-of-band virtualization with networked storage environments
Determine the differences between the ESCON, telecom, and ESCOM models
Determine valid reasons for updating a server network using a preplanning method
Define the peripheral cabling types such as USB, FireWire, and serial ATA
Explain the importance of backup and recovery plans
Topics:
Network administration
Storage virtualization
Preplanning and installing updates
Network operating system installation
External peripheral configurations
Driver updates
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
