Introduction to SAN

Description

This course is designed for new or entry-level SAN administrators, offering an overview of general SAN technologies. It provides a comprehensive understanding of everyday administration within an HPE SAN solution, covering a broad range of technologies and concepts such as Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, and NVMe-oF. It discusses basics and building blocks of FC and IP-SAN, as well as the role of SAN-enabled hosts and disk targets. Other topics include SAN management, basic SAN security, and performance aspects of SAN as well as long distance connectivity overview.

Target

This course is ideal for new or entry-level technical professionals seeking a learning path that includes conceptual knowledge of SAN technologies.

Contents

After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define a storage area network (SAN) • Describe SAN benefits • Discuss data access methods • Identify SAN hardware components • Describe HPE Storage Networking elements and benefits • Recall the format of a WWN • Explain Fibre Channel (FC) terminology and port types • Describe FC topologies • Identify FC addressing • List the steps for port initialization • Identify the node and port types • Describe the role of Simple Name Service • Describe concepts associated with zoning • Explain the data center bridging (DCB) standard • Describe the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) standard • Discuss the Non-Volatile Memory Express over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) standard, types, and building blocks • Discuss host connectivity • Discuss N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) support and products based on it • Explain the function of multipathing and load balancing • Discuss the need for SAN management • Discuss technologies driving SAN management • Describe HPE SAN management today • Discuss SAN extension technologies and implementations • Explain the use and effects of buffer (BB) credits on distance and speed • Describe approaches to planning security in a SAN • Outline the core components for securing a SAN • Outline topology choices and design considerations • Describe SAN performance factors • Identify levels of high availability in SAN architecture

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have: • Basic technical understanding of concepts and terminology related to networking and storage • Basic experience in managing Windows systems

Study Materials