Description
Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS)
v3.2.3 is a 5-day hands-on workshop that provides learners with
advanced skills in designing Cisco storage networks. Students will
learn about the key features of the MDS 9000 platform, and how to
leverage these features to build highly available, extensible,
intelligent SANs.
DCSNS includes hands-on labs to familiarize students with basic MDS
9000 configuration procedures, and design workshops where students will
learn to design multiprotocol enterprise SANs and SAN extension
solutions.
DCSNS enables the student to design enterprise Cisco MDS 9000 solutions
that include core Fibre Channel SANs, iSCSI for mid-range applications,
and SAN extension solutions.
This course replaces Cisco MDS 9000 Storage Networking Fundamentals
(CMSNF) v2.0 and Cisco Storage Design Essentials (CSDE) v2.0. It
includes SAN-OS 2.1, 3.0 and basic IP networking.
We are currently running version 3.2.3 of the system software on the equipment used in the class.
DCSNS v3.2.3 includes additional supplemental content covering:
- New Hardware Platforms
- MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch
- MDS 18/4-Port Multiservice Module
- MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch
- New Feature Set
- Storage Media Encryption (SME)
- Data Mobility Manager (DMM)
- N-Port Virtualizer (NPV)
Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to:
- Given a SAN environment, identify the components, services, and
features of the MDS 9000 platform that can be used to improve the
availability, scalability, performance, and manageability of the SAN.
- Given the MDS platform components, design a multiprotocol SAN to meet a variety of customer requirements.
- Given a SAN environment, design a SAN that enables storage consolidation.
- Given a SAN environment, design a SAN security implementation
that includes port and fabric security, secure management protocols,
and role-based access control to meet security policy requirements.
- Given an understanding of SAN extension applications, design
a SAN extension solution that meets application availability,
performance, and scalability requirements.
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel:
- Recommended Training: Storage Network Industry Association (SNIA) certification training
- Basic understanding of IP networking concepts:
- Recommended Training: CCNA certification
Who Should Attend
- Customer
- Employee
- Channel Partners/Resellers
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