Exam Essentials

Know disk types.

Know how to initialize disks and the type of partitioning to choose. Also know the difference between dynamic and basic disks and when to use them.

Understand RAID.

Know the various RAID types, the requirements for each, and when it is appropriate to use each type.

Know storage technologies.

Understand how to use the storage technologies Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NAS. Know how to configure an iSCSI initiator and how to establish a connection to a target. Know the various MPIO policies.

Understand how to manage storage. Know what type of administrative features are available for Storage Manager for SANs and Storage Explorer.

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