Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) v3.2.3 is a 5-day hands-on workshop that provides learners with advanced skills in designing Cisco storage networks. Students will learn about the key features of the MDS 9000 platform, and how to leverage these features to build highly available, extensible, intelligent SANs.
DCSNS includes hands-on labs to familiarize students with basic MDS 9000 configuration procedures, and design workshops where students will learn to design multiprotocol enterprise SANs and SAN extension solutions.
DCSNS enables the student to design enterprise Cisco MDS 9000 solutions that include core Fibre Channel SANs, iSCSI for mid-range applications, and SAN extension solutions.
This course replaces Cisco MDS 9000 Storage Networking Fundamentals (CMSNF) v2.0 and Cisco Storage Design Essentials (CSDE) v2.0. It includes SAN-OS 2.1, 3.0 and basic IP networking.
DCSNS v3.2.3 includes additional supplemental content covering:
New Hardware Platforms
MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch
MDS 18/4-Port Multiservice Module
MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch
New Feature Set
Storage Media Encryption (SME)
Data Mobility Manager (DMM)
N-Port Virtualizer (NPV)
Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to:
Given a SAN environment, identify the components, services, and features of the MDS 9000 platform that can be used to improve the availability, scalability, performance, and manageability of the SAN.
Given the MDS platform components, design a multiprotocol SAN to meet a variety of customer requirements.
Given a SAN environment, design a SAN that enables storage consolidation.
Given a SAN environment, design a SAN security implementation that includes port and fabric security, secure management protocols, and role-based access control to meet security policy requirements.
Given an understanding of SAN extension applications, design a SAN extension solution that meets application availability, performance, and scalability requirements.
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel:
Recommended Training: Storage Network Industry Association (SNIA) certification training
Basic understanding of IP networking concepts:
Recommended Training: CCNA certification
Who Should Attend
Customer
Employee
Channel Partners/Resellers
Course Outline
Course Introduction
Course Goal and Objectives
Learner Skills and Knowledge
Cisco Symbols and Icons
MDS 9000 Platform Overview
MDS 9000 Platform Components
Intelligent Network Services
Integrated Management
Initial Switch Configuration
System Architecture
Designing SAN Fabrics
SAN Design Overview
Application Architecture
Designing Host Connectivity
Designing Storage Connectivity
Building the SAN
Designing Redundant Fabrics
Engineering SAN Traffic
Simplifying Device Management
Consolidating Storage in the Data Center
Consolidating Storage in the Data Center
Designing Interoperable SANs
Attaching iSCSI Hosts
Securing the SAN
Securing the SAN Fabric
Securing Management Interfaces
Designing SAN Extension Solutions
Analyzing Business Objectives
Connecting SANs with Optical Networks
Connecting SANs with IP Networks
Improving Performance, Availability, and Security
Appendices
SCSI Overview
Fibre Channel Overview
MDS 9000 Hardware Installation Reference
Labs
Lab 1-1: Completing the Initial Switch Configuration
Lab 1-2: Configuring a Working SAN
Case Study 2-1: Designing a Fibre Channel SAN
Case Study 3-1: Designing an Enterprise SAN
Lab 5-1: Configuring High Availability a SAN Extension Solution
Lab 5-2: Configuring IVR for SAN Extension
Case Study 5-1: Designing SAN Extension Solutions
