Storage - Introduction to Storage and Disk Systems 2.5
Duration
3 hours
Overview
This course describes how data center storage has evolved and its future in this environment. It then focuses on the hardware and software that comprises today's disk systems and how this meets the need of the data center.
Audience
This course is suitable for any staff that require an understanding of data center storage requirements and in particular disk systems.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of data processing concepts.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify the Characteristics of Data Center Storage Devices
- Compare Enterprise Disk Systems
Course Content
Overview of Data Center Storage
Understanding Today's Data Needs
Storage Characteristics
Evolution of Storage
Storage in the Future
Storage Administrator Jobs, Certification and Training
Understanding Storage Systems
Disk Evolution
Traditional Spinning Drives
Flash Drives
Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe)
Communicating with Storage Systems
RAID Technology
RAID Characteristics