Technologies / Infrastructure

SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Planning and Implementation Workshop

This course aims to leverage SAN storage connectivity by integrating an intelligence or virtualization layer, the SAN Volume Controller (SVC), to facilitate storage application data access independent of storage management functions and requirements. It focuses on planning and implementation tasks related to integrating SVC with a storage area network.

Required Participant Preparation

The following courses are required before attending this class:

Introduction to Storage
Storage Area Networking Fundamentals
Understanding of open systems concepts, disk storage systems, and I/O operations

Who is this training for?

This intermediate-level course, consisting of lectures and exercises, is designed for individuals who are evaluating and/or planning to implement network storage virtualization solutions

Training program

Welcome
Unit 1: Introduction to IBM SAN Volume Controller
Unit 2: SVC Hardware Architecture
Unit 3: SVC Planning and Zoning Requirements
Unit 4: SVC Cluster Initialization and User Authentication
Exercise 0: Lab Environment Overview
Exercise 1: SVC System Initialization
Exercise 2: SVC System Configuration
Exercise 3: Backend Storage System Investigation

Review
Unit 5: SVC Storage Provisioning
Unit 6: SVC Host Access
Exercise 4: Storage Provisioning
Exercise 5: SVC Storage Access from Windows and AIX Systems
Unit 7: Advanced Spectrum Virtualize Features
Exercise 6: Thin Provisioning and Volume Mirroring
Exercise 7: Storage Access and SDD Path Selection

Review
Unit 8: Spectrum Virtualize Data Migration
Exercise 8: SVC Data Migration
Exercise 9: Existing Data Migration: Migration Wizard
Exercise 10: Existing Data Migration using Import Wizard GUI
Exercise 11: Existing Data Migration using Import Wizard CLI
Unit 9: Spectrum Virtualize Copy Services

Review
Exercise 12: SVC Scripting and I/O Group Modification
Exercise 13: Real-time Compression and IBM Compressimator
Unit 10: SVC Administration Management
Exercise 14: SVC FlashCopy and Consistency Groups
Exercise 15: User Role and Access Assignment
Course Review and Evaluation

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Describing benefits of implementing SAN Volume Controller (SVC) storage virtualization solution Distinguishing between SVC 2145-DH8 model and earlier generation SVC 2145 models Describing steps necessary to integrate an SVC system solution Implementing zoning policies for device access between SVC, native disk, and host servers Implementing SVC GUI and CLI management operations for configuring, monitoring, and managing SVC systems Identifying issues related to coexistence of SVC and native disk access on host servers Migrating existing data to a virtualized SVC system environment Implementing storage performance solutions to maintain data growth, improve performance, and storage reliability Applying advanced system management strategies to ensure high availability Applying administrative operations to maintain system capability

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

The SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Planning and Implementation Workshop training does not require specialized prior knowledge. Basic IT knowledge is sufficient.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 4 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This intermediate-level course, consisting of lectures and exercises, is designed for individuals who are evaluating and/or planning to implement network storage virtualization solutions.