Optimizing Storage Services for Applications with XtremIO and X2 (MR-1CP-XIO4APPS)

 

Course Overview

This in-class, Instructor-Led course goes beyond simple administration and provides in-depth understanding of how to leverage and optimize XtremIO and XtremIO X2 features and capabilities in specific application areas. The course begins with providing hands-on coverage of operational aspects of the XtremIO and X2 environments, and then leads to new XtremIO X2 features and performance optimization. Lastly, it focuses on considerations and best practices for system integration with specific application use cases and the industry’s leading data protection solutions such as RecoverPoint, VPLEX, and AppSync.

Moyens Pédagogiques :
  • Quiz pré-formation de vérification des connaissances (si applicable)
  • Réalisation de la formation par un formateur agréé par l’éditeur
  • Formation réalisable en présentiel ou en distanciel
  • Mise à disposition de labs distants/plateforme de lab pour chacun des participants (si applicable à la formation)
  • Distribution de supports de cours officiels en langue anglaise pour chacun des participants
    • Il est nécessaire d'avoir une connaissance de l'anglais technique écrit pour la compréhension des supports de cours
Moyens d'évaluation :
  • Quiz pré-formation de vérification des connaissances (si applicable)
  • Évaluations formatives pendant la formation, à travers les travaux pratiques réalisés sur les labs à l’issue de chaque module, QCM, mises en situation…
  • Complétion par chaque participant d’un questionnaire et/ou questionnaire de positionnement en amont et à l’issue de la formation pour validation de l’acquisition des compétences

Who should attend

This course is intended for professionals responsible for implementing, managing, and supporting XtremIO and X2 storage systems.

Prerequisites

  • XtremIO and X2 foundational knowledge
  • Connectivity protocols: IP, FC, iSCSI
  • Basic understanding of Windows, UNIX, and other operating systems
  • Virtualized data center concepts
  • FC and iSCSI SANs
  • Storage network troubleshooting and performance concepts
  • Specific application architecture and functionalities – Oracle and VDI
  • Data protection and business continuity fundamentals

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Describe proper configuration and integration of XtremIO X2 systems for end to end communication and all points in between
  • Obtain maximum availability from a solution by properly configuring replication and proactive monitoring through alerts
  • Analyze workloads and optimize for maximum performance thresholds
  • Create custom reports, determine patterns and confirm SLA guidelines
  • Describe data protection capabilities of XtremIO using RecoverPoint, VPLEX, and AppSync
  • Describe integration best practices for VDI and Oracle environments

Course Content

Array Overview and Access Requirements
  • Components, models, and resources
  • Management Server
Cluster Management Interface
  • Accessing XtremIO and X2 storage management
  • applications (GUI, CLI)
  • Management through REST APIs and Plug-ins
Storage Presentation
  • Storage presentation and volume management
  • Host configuration – Windows, Linux, ESXi, Solaris, AIX,
  • and HPUX
  • Connectivity zoning best practices
Snapshots
  • Snapshot features, capabilities, and operations
Features and Integration
  • Encryption, Compression, and Deduplication
  • XDP (XtremIO Data Protection)
  • Integration with ViPR, ViPR SRM, EMC Connectrix
  • Manager Converged Network Edition (CMCNE)
  • Integration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager
  • (DCNM)
  • Integration with VMware – VAAI, VSI, Operations
  • Manager
  • Microsoft – ODX, ESI, and VSS Plug-in
Performance and Reporting
  • Performance overview and common issues
  • XtremIO X2 reports and host tools
Protecting XtremIO X2 Data
  • RecoverPoint Integration
  • Configuring XtremIO X2 with RecoverPoint*
  • RecoverPoint Recovery Operations
  • Integration with VPLEX
  • Integration with AppSync
Application Integration
  • Integration with Oracle environments
  • Integration with VDI environments
Management Operations
  • Managing alerts and power procedures
  • Generating log files and IP modifications

Prix & Delivery methods

Formation en ligne

Durée
3 jours

Prix
  • 2 693,– €
Dates et Inscription
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