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Implementing Advanced Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (IASNS) v4.2 5 days Lecture/lab
Course description
IASNS is a 5-day lecture/lab course that provides learners with advanced skills in implementing and troubleshooting Cisco MDS 9000 storage networks.

This course focuses on advanced storage networking topics, including SAN virtualization, embedded storage services, advanced SAN security, advanced performance tuning, configuration of enterprise-class SAN management services, and iSCSI. Troubleshooting Cisco MDS fabrics is also covered in depth.

A significant portion of this course is devoted to hands-on exercises.

Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe embedded storage services options on the MDS 9000 platform
  • Configure SAN device virtualization
  • Use the Cisco Data Mobility Manager to enable transparent data migration
  • Design and deploy an enterprise SAN management infrastructure
  • Configure port and fabric security
  • Configure Storage Media Encryption
  • Configure authentication, authorization, and accounting services
  • Configure port bandwidth resources
  • Configure protocol acceleration services
  • Monitor switch health and SAN traffic profiles
  • Configure QoS to prioritize application data flows
  • Capture and view FC protocol traces using SPAN and RSPAN
  • Construct a troubleshooting process
  • Troubleshoot ports, device registration, E_Port isolation, zoning, and Domain Manager issues
  • Implement iSCSI-to-FC connectivity
  • Explain iSCSI HA and security options
  • Configure iSCSI server load balancing (iSLB)
Who should attend
This course provides advanced technical training for system engineers, network engineers, and field engineers who need to deploy, configure, and manage MDS 9000 Series switches.

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