Requirements

• IT infrastructure concepts. Familiarity with network configuration and systems administration is also helpful but not mandatory.

Description

The DES-1423: Implementation Engineer - Isilon course is designed for IT professionals who want to gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Isilon storage systems. Isilon, a scale-out storage platform, offers high performance, scalability, and simplified management for large datasets, making it an essential solution for modern enterprise IT infrastructures. This course will teach you to leverage Isilon’s OneFS operating system, configure storage clusters, optimize performance, and implement data protection strategies to ensure business continuity.

Throughout this course, you will explore key concepts, including cluster setup, data storage management, disaster recovery, and performance monitoring. You will gain expertise in configuring and managing Isilon's advanced features, such as snapshots, replication, and data protection levels. Additionally, you will learn how to troubleshoot common Isilon issues, ensure system health, and maximize storage performance across diverse workloads.

Key topics covered include:

1. Isilon Architecture and OneFS Overview: Gain an in-depth understanding of Isilon's scale-out storage architecture and the OneFS operating system.

2. Cluster Configuration: Learn how to deploy and configure Isilon storage clusters, add nodes, and configure network interfaces for high availability.

3. Storage Management: Master storage pool configurations, implementing access control, and setting up user authentication and security policies.

4. Data Protection: Understand data protection mechanisms, including snapshots, replication, and backup strategies to safeguard data integrity.

5. Performance Optimization: Learn best practices for optimizing Isilon performance, including throughput tuning, scalability, and storage load balancing.

6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Gain skills in monitoring Isilon systems using built-in tools, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting common system issues.

7. Integration with Other Systems: Explore how to integrate Isilon with enterprise systems, cloud storage, and virtualization platforms for seamless data management.

Who this course is for:

• Implementation Engineers
• Systems Administrators and Engineers