Training courses for SAN/data connectivity/infrastructure?

[howartp]

Hi,

 

Not sure where else to put this.

 

I'm looking at CPD for the sort of area of SAN and data connectivity, infrastructure, etc.

 

We have a FC SAN in our server room (which I'm ok with; I can config/update that fine), our Tape Autoloader is SAS, I've never touched iSCSI, and my experiments with NFS have had limited success.

 

I want to develop our backup/DR location and link things together, but I need to learn more about the options before I proceed. I've got the hardware (good existing backup server, brand new Dell VRTX for running DR, existing tape autoloader) but need to decide how to interconnect them and the pros and cons.

 

Anyone done anything like this? Any suggestions?

 

I looked at Network+ but I think I've got most of that covered in my current knowledge.

 

Peter

[Leeoakley]

There are a few vendor specific courses that that cover content from the above, but they are quite pricey. Is certification a big thing for you?

 

For the same price you could get someone in for a couple of days to deliver some tailored training.

[howartp]

Hi Lee,

 

I'm not bothered about certification as long as I've evidence of attendance that I can upload to our CPD portal (Bluesky).

 

Although I have two technicians, and they would benefit from the knowledge, I'd prefer to be in a shared environment with other learners.

 

I've since found this HP one which looks to be exactly what I want - but it costs £2,500

 

Peter

[CyberNerd]

A "cheap" way of doing this is to hire a specialist engineer for the day with the agreement that you get to pick their brains. We've done this on a number of occasions: usually the supplier is more than happy to take the money; especially for a new installation. Just make sure you agree it with the engineer before hand.

As far as SLT is concerned it's "free" training because the £1000 per day engineer is paid as part of the initial fee.