Managing Data Storage Using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2

Code: 4357
Course duration: 1 days
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4357: Managing Data Storage Using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 (1 Day)

About this Course

This one-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills that they need to effectively manage data storage using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2. Specifically students learn how to use the File Server Resource Manager to manage data quotas, file screening, and produce storage reports. Students also learn how to use the Storage Manager for SANs to manage iSCSI and Fibre Channel-based storage area networks.

Audience Profile

The target audience for this course is primarily the Enterprise level IT Specialist, or the Mid Market IT Generalist. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years experience using Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 R2 SP1.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will gain the skills to:

  • Describe challenges and trends related to capacity and storage management, and describe how Windows Server 2003 R2 addresses these challenges. Students will also be able to describe basic concepts and terminology related to storage area networks.
  • Use the File Server Resource Manager to configure quota management, implement file screening, and generate storage reports.
  • Use the Storage Manager for SANs to manage server connections, manage iSCSI targets, and create and manage LUNs.

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of Capacity and Storage Management

This module introduces students to the challenges and trends of capacity and storage management and to how Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 addresses these challenges. This module also provides students with basic concepts and terminology related to storage area networks.

Lessons

  • Understanding Capacity and Storage Management
  • Addressing Capacity and Storage Management Challenges
  • Understanding Storage Area Networks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe capacity and storage management concepts.
  • Describe challenges and trends related to capacity and storage management and how Windows Server 2003 R2 addresses these challenges.
  • Describe basic concepts and terminology related to storage area networks.

Module 2: Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager

This module explains how to use FSRM to configure quota management, implement file screening, and produce storage reports.

Lessons

  • Implementing File Server Resource Manager
  • Configuring Quota Management Using File Server Resource Manager
  • Implementing File Screening
  • Managing Storage Reports

Lab : Managing Storage Reports Using File Server Resource ManagerAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Implement File Server Resource Manager.
  • Use the File Server Resource Manager to configure quota management.
  • Use the File Server Resource Manager to implement file screening.
  • Use the File Server Resource Manager to generate storage reports.

Module 3: Using Storage Manager for SANs to Manage SAN Solutions

This module provides information about how to use SMfS to manage server connections to storage area networks. This module also explains how to create and manage logical unit numbers (LUNs) for both iSCSI and Fibre-Channel based SANs.

Lessons

  • Installing Storage Manager for SANs
  • Managing Storage Using Storage Manager for SANs
  • Managing Server Connections to Storage
  • Managing iSCSI Targets
  • Creating a LUN

Lab : Using Storage Manager for SANs to Manage Storage SolutionsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Install the Storage Manager for SANs.
  • Use the Storage Manager for SANs to manage server connections.
  • Use the Storage Manager for SANs to manage iSCSI targets.
  • Use the Storage Manager for SANs to manage LUNs.

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