HP AIS - StorageWorks Integration [2011]

This certification validates that the technical professional is able to fully prepare an HP StorageWorks solution for an SMB to small enterprise customer so that it can be placed into a test or production environment ready for the customer to install their applications. The individual is verified to perform all aspects of Installation and Startup Services, including hardware configuration, operating system configuration, and complete storage management. In addition, the available training for this certification provides the individual an understanding of the technical aspects of a Converged Infrastructure environment and also learn management tools and techniques, using either HP Storage Essentials or HP Data Protector management software.

This certification is the foundation for understanding entry level and SMB storage solutions and implementations. The certification covers foundational knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs) and fundamental storage technologies such as data protection and backup, SAN topologies and zones, LUN masking, and networking components including adapters, switches, and cables.

Why Earn this Certification?

This certification will equip you to deploy mid-market storage solutions and get an office up and running efficiently and correctly. You will be well qualified to manage the total solution and to bring business benefits to your employer or customer in the following ways:

  • Reduce the cost of deploying a SAN in virtual or physical environments
  • Eliminate risk via data high availability
  • Increase business agility
  • Scale storage capacity without disruption of operations
  • Provide flexible backup capabilities
  • Provide to a small, medium, or workgroup IT environment a unified network storage that is easy to install, easy to manage, and easy to expand
  • Deliver feature-rich storage for entry-level customers at an excellent price/performance point
  • Dramatically simplify the management and governance of enterprise information
  • Automate storage management in order to reduce complexity, lower costs and make staff efficient compared to traditional manual methods

Ideal Candidate

This certification is for technical engineers who will be installing and managing P4000 virtualization solutions, P2000 products, X1000/X3000 products, and entry level D2D disk based backup solutions.

Skill Level

Professional

Prerequisites

None

Certification Details

Upgrade Paths Available

None

Get Certified

Requires an HP Learner ID