IASNS - Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions Course Description
Implementing Advanced Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (IASNS) v4.2 is a five-day lecture and lab course using NX-OS v5.0.4 that provides students with advanced skills in implementing and troubleshooting Cisco storage networks.
This course focuses on advanced storage networking topics for the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) family, including building virtual SAN fabrics, building heterogeneous SAN fabrics, configuring management and security services, configuring Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI), and advanced troubleshooting skills. A significant portion of the course is devoted to troubleshooting.
Intended Audience for the IASNS - Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions Course- The primary audience for this course is Field engineers with Systems engineers being the secondary audience.
Training Packages & Career Tracks that include the IASNS - Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions Course
IASNS - Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions Course Objectives
- Implement a SAN with multiple virtual fabrics using the complete range of features and capabilities that are provided by the Cisco MDS platform, so that the SAN demonstrates high availability, scalability, performance, and interoperability
- Configure and use fabric management, performance management, and security services on the Cisco MDS platform so that the SAN can be effectively managed, tuned, and secured
- Diagnose and correct software configuration issues and inoperable hardware components, so that the problems are resolved with minimal disruption to the SAN environment
- Identify and configure the appropriate iSCSI features to meet customer requirements
Recommended Prerequisites for the IASNS - Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions course
IASNS - Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions Course Outline
- Module 1: Building Enterprise SAN Fabrics
- Using IVR in the Enterprise SAN
- Tuning Fabric Performance
- Implementing Cisco Data Mobility Manager
- Building Heterogeneous Fabrics
- Understanding and Configuring the FCoE Protocol
- Module 2: Management and Security Services Implementation
- Implementing the Management Infrastructure
- Monitoring Health and Performance
- Configuring AAA Services
- Implementing Fabric and Port Security
- Implementing Cisco Storage Media Encryption
- Module 3: Advanced Troubleshooting
- Reviewing Basic Troubleshooting Tools
- Capturing Protocol Traces
- Using Physical Port Diagnostics
- Troubleshooting Combined Generation Line Cards and Hardware Components
- Troubleshooting Fx Port Issues
- Troubleshooting the Data Path
- Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Device Manager
- Module 4: iSCSI Implementation
- Understanding the iSCSI Protocol
- Configuring Basic iSCSI
- Implementing iSCSI Options
- Deploying iSLB
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| Uses the latest Cisco learning content |
May use outdated training content |
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| Uses virtual practice labs using the latest Cisco equipment. See our partial list of Cisco equipment here |
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| Uses simulations created by Cisco to help prepare for Cisco exams |
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| Comprehensive learning needs and skills-gap analysis |
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| Customized courses that use Cisco intellectual property |
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- Phenom in the IT industry, earned her first Microsoft certification at age 15. - B.B.A in Management along with numerous Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA certifications. - Database designer and network administrator background.
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Amanda is a phenom in the IT industry. The daughter of NetCom Learning Instructor and Subject Matter Expert, Michael Govinda, Amanda was a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at age 15 and began earning Cisco credentials at 17. She also holds a B.B.A in Management and worked as a database designer and network administrator in the IT department of a top New York City publishing firm.
Amanda currently teaches CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, as well as Cisco CCNA and CCNA Voice courses at NetCom Learning, garnering much acclaim from her students who enjoy a close-to-perfect pass rate on their certification exams. Amanda is a certified trainer for Cisco and CompTIA, and holds numerous technical certifications including Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security, CCSI, CCNP, CCVP, MCSE, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, and CompTIA Security+.
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- Networking expert with several Cisco certifications, including CCENT, CCNA, CCDA, CCSI, and CCVP. - Has taught over 90 courses at NetCom Learning. - Average rating of 8.75 out of 9 on student evaluation reports.
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David has been in the Networking field for the past eleven years and holds several Cisco certifications. He has been an instructor since 2005 and has taught over 90 courses at NetCom Learning.
David is an extremely enthusiastic trainer with a raw passion towards teaching and delivering Cisco information and takes great pride in his career as an instructor, which has lead him to develop and deliver the class in his own unique way � very professional and knowledgeable, yet pleasant and enjoyable. His classes have a high passing rate for students taking certification exams, and averages 8.75 out of 9 on evaluation reports.
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- Over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer. - An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, as well as select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses. - High-skilled and acclaimed instructor. Has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning.
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Michael has over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer. An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, Michael also teaches select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses.
Michael's dedication and passion for teaching is unmatched. He has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning since 2006 and his evaluation scores average 8.7 out of 9.
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- Bachelors and Masters in Mathematics from University of Pennsylvania, in addition to several IT certifications. - Over 20 years of experience in the IT industry; background ranges from engineering, administration and escalation support in networks.
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William is a highly-skilled IT professional with Bachelors and Masters Degree in Mathematics from University of Pennsylvania. He has been working in the IT industry for over 20 years, with experience in engineering, administration and escalation support in networks ranging from small to large scale complex enterprise environments.
As a Cisco and CompTIA Subject Matter Expert â?? he holds several certifications, including Cisco CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE â?? William is one of NetComâ??s top trainers, consistently scoring high marks in student evaluations.
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I had a great time!
Dave, really knew his material.
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Took ICND1 with Dave. I only came back for Dave for ICND2. Great instructor.
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The entire experience was very well organized and greatly appreciated. Travel was so simple. Amanda is an excellent teacher and very content knowledgeable. The food and accommodations were perfect. I didn't want to get out; wanted to spend time studying. I was able to cook in my suite. This really helped with costs too.
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Instructor was very knowledgeable and very well paced. Yet to see how prepared I am, but I definitely learned a lot. Good job.
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