This test will certify that the successful candidate has knowledge of Business Continuity solutions running on Hitachi Data Systems TagmaStore® storage systems.
This test covers data replication tools including Hitachi ShadowImage™ In-System Replication software, Copy-on-Write Snapshot software and Hitachi TrueCopy™ Remote Replication software. The test covers the specifications of each product and the related deployment considerations. Also included are tools and techniques available for implementation and setup, management and operations.
Storage manager is a strategy-based position involved with planning and solution architecture as well as a tactical position involved with the execution of storage networking operations. Storage managers are responsible for planning, allocating storage, architecting storage layouts, planning connectivity, policy design, performance tuning, instituting disaster recovery processes, cataloging maintenance and QA testing.
Storage managers need a knowledge of servers, operating systems, file systems, operations, disk drives, Fibre Channel, virtualization in storage systems, fabric and host, applications, host bus adapters, and interconnect hardware. They also need a general knowledge of storage network concepts and interoperability of storage networking.
Day-to-day activities include storage provisioning, performance tuning, adding volumes, scripting for automation of tasks, assigning ports, error tracking, data movement, software configurations, product evaluation, message delivery system, and addressing compatibility issues.
Audience: Hitachi Data Systems customers
Prerequisite: HDS Certified Professional credential
To earn the HDS Certified Storage Manager, a candidate must pass one of the Hitachi Data Systems Storage Foundations certification exams in addition to passing this exam.
Passing score: 65%
Test questions: 36
Test duration: 60 minutes; 90 minutes for non-English speaking countries
Cost: US$200 in North America, US$225 outside of North America or equivalent in local currency.
Exam Registration Instructions
The exam is available to take at most Thomson Prometric testing centers worldwide. For more information on test centers and to register for HDS exams, please visit www.2test.com.
Exam Topic: Data Replication Fundamentals |
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Describe the purpose of creating Command Devices. |
Given a scenario illustrate how the Command Devices are setup and used when implementing TrueCopy, ShadowImage and Copy-on-Write software. |
Describe the purpose of the Hitachi Online Remote Copy Manager (HORCM) files. |
Given a scenario illustrate how the contents of the Hitachi Online Remote Copy Manager (HORCM) files are defined when implementing TrueCopy, ShadowImage and Copy-on-Write software. |
Describe how the Hitachi Online Remote Copy Manager (HORCM) file is activated, tested and used. |
Describe how Raid Manager can be configured. |
Describe the purpose of having consistency groups and explain their benefits. |
Exam Topic: Shadow Image Specifications and Operations |
Describe the characteristics of a Business Continuity solution that uses Hitachi ShadowImage software. |
Describe best practices around configuration of P-Vols and S-vols. |
Given a scenario describe the requirements and the restrictions relating to S-Vols and how a P-Vol and one or more S-Vols are mapped or paired. |
Given a scenario describe how ShadowImage software commands impact operations and performance. |
Exam Topic: TrueCopy Specifications and Operations |
Describe the characteristics of a Business Continuity solution that uses Hitachi TrueCopy™ Remote Replication software. |
Given a scenarion describe when TrueCopy Synchronous is the most appropriate product and identify the sequence of operations involved in the replication process. |
Given a scenario describe when TrueCopy Asynchronous is the most appropriate product and identify the sequence of operations involved in the replication process. |
Given a scenario describe the requirements and the restrictions relating to pairing P-vols and S-vols. |
Given a scenario describe how TrueCopy Software commands impact operations and performance. |
Exam Topic: Copy-on-Write Specifications and Operations |
Describe the characteristics of a Business Continuity solution that uses Hitachi Copy-on-Write Snapshot software and given a scenarion describe when Copy-on-Write is more appropriate to use than ShadowImage. |
Given a scenario describe how Copy-on-Write works when a Snapshot is taken. |
Exam Topic: True Copy WAN Integration |
Describe how TrueCopy integrates into a Wide-Area-Network (WAN). |
Exam Topic: Volume Shadow Services Specifications and Operations |
Describe the characteristics of a Business Continuity solution that uses Microsoft Volume Shadow Services. |
