CompTIA Storage+ Certification

Course details

Students will gain knowledge of storage concepts, components, and the ability to work on a storage networking environment.

Course Outline

1 - Exploring Storage and Networking Fundamentals

• Storage Basics
• Describe Network Basics
• Identify Network Data Delivery Techniques

2 - Describing Physical Networking Hardware

• Describe Networking Hardware
• Examine HBA/NIC/PCI Technology

3 - Examining Disk Technologies

• Examine Disk Fundamentals
• Describe SATA Technology
• Technologies
• Describe SAS Technology
• Describe the Fibre Channel Architecture
• Describe the RAID System

4 - Identifying Removable Media Technologies

• Describe Tape Technologies
• Describe Optical Disc and SSD Technologies

5 - Describing Modular Storage Arrays and Disk Enclosures

• Describe Modular Storage Array Technologies
• Describe Disk Enclosures

6 - Examining Storage Network Connectors and Cabling

• Describe Copper Cable Connectivity
• Describe Fiber Cable Connectivity

7 - Describing Storage Architectures

• Describe the DAS Architecture
• Describe the NAS Architecture
• Describe the SAN Architecture
• Describe Content Addressable Storage Technologies

8 - Describing Ethernet Network Technologies

• Describe Ethernet Networks
• Multipath over Ethernet Networks
• Protocols on Ethernet Networks

9 - Describing an FC SAN

• Describe the FC SAN Architecture
• Describe Zones
• Describe Fabric Services and Extension Technologies
• Describe Converged Storage Network Technologies
• Describe Multipathing Issues

10 - Describing Storage Management

• Execute Storage Provisioning
• Describe Volume Management
• Monitor Storage Networks
• Describe Storage De-duplication and Compression
• Describe Management Protocols and Interfaces
• Examine ILM

11 - Describing Storage Network Implementation

• Identify Implementation Parameters of SAS/SATA
• Describe Storage Networks That Use Switch Technology
• Describe Storage Networks That Use HBA Technology
• Describe Storage Layouts
• Examine Storage Network Implementation Environmental Concerns
• Examine Implementation and Maintenance Factors of Storage Equipment

12 - Introducing Storage Virtualization

• Describe Storage Virtualization
• Describe Storage Virtualization Implementation
• Describe the SNIA Shared Storage Model

13 - Examining Storage Network Management

• Describe Storage Network Management
• Describe SAN Management
• Troubleshoot Common Network Problems
• Troubleshoot Common FC Problems

14 - Evaluating Storage Performance

• Identify Storage Latency and Throughput
• Examine Tuning and Workload Balance
• Evaluate Storage Device Bandwidth
• Evaluate Network Device Bandwidth
• Evaluate Storage and Host Tools

15 - Securing Storage Networks

• Describe Storage Security
• Manage Storage Redundancy
• Examine Backup and Recovery Technologies
• Describe Business Continuity

Target Audience: This course is targeted at network or system administrators whose responsibilities include working with and supporting various storage technologies; storage professionals who have a minimum of 12 months hands-on technical storage experience; or IT Managers who need a thorough understanding of current storage technologies.

Related Certifications:

• CompTIA Storage+

Related Exams:

• CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA