This document provides information about certification courses for EMC VNX Series storage implementation. The certification aligned curriculum includes knowledge, lab experiences, and recognition required for engineers to install, configure, and deploy EMC VNX Series block and file storage solutions in virtualized environments. The courses cover implementing and configuring the VNX array, host access, local replicas using Unisphere, and testing and validating solutions for customers.

1. For EMC Velocity Partners who implement unified storage solutions using the EMC VNX Series storage
platform. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences and formal recognition
required for a credible implementation engineer to install, configure and deploy EMC VNX Series Block (FC,
iSCSI and FCOE) and File (NFS, pNFS and CIFS) based storage solutions in heterogeneous virtualized open
VNX Solutions systems environments. This includes implementing and configuring the array, host access, local replicas
and using the Unisphere application suite to test, validate and demonstrate implemented solutions for
Implementation customers.
Video Instructor-
Engineer
Instructor-Led
Led Learning
e-Learning
Training
Courses Course Objectives Levels
VNX Solutions Specialist Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-390)
VNX Unified Storage Implementation
This course provides participants with hands on experience implementing 5 Days
EMC VNX Series unified storage systems in a Block (FC, iSCSI, FCoE) and File block storage access using AccessLogix, PowerPath and Unisphere
(NFS, pNFS, CIFS) environment. Initial array configuration, domain manage-
ment, security and availability using Unisphere are covered in detail. SAN
host attach and SAN configurations with Linux, Windows and VMware ESXi
are covered in practical lab exercises. NAS configuration, file system creation,
export, permissions, quotas, in Linux, VMware ESXi, and Windows environ-
ments using NFS, pNFS and CIFS protocols are explored in detailed hands on
SPECIALIST
lab exercises
VNX Foundations
Overview of VNX Family and Software Suites and Packs, VNX and VNXe 2.5 VNXe series platforms and VNX VG2 and VG8 gateways
Architecture and Theory of Operations, VNX Storage System Features, Storage Hours
Object Management with Unisphere, Managing SAN Copy family management options and storage objects
VNX Local Protection Suite Identify VNX SnapView and SnapSure architecture, functions and theory
Local Protection Suite Components, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, Recover- 2.5
of operation
Point/SE CDP, VNX Local Protection Suite Use Cases Hours
VNX Remote Protection Suite Describe VNX MirrorView/S and MirrorView/A architecture, theory of
VNX Remote Protection Suite, VNX MirrorView, VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/ 2.5
operation, and features
SE CRR Hours Describe VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR architecture & functions
PowerPath Foundations
PowerPath terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and 1 Hour
host environment
management
Connectrix Foundations
EMC Connectrix B-Series, M-Series, and MDS-Series, EMC SAN Manager, 1 Hour
MDS-Series switches and directors
Connectrix Manager, native switch management tools
VNX Application Protection Suite Identify Replication Manager architecture, and functions
Replication Manager and Data Protection Advisor– overview and features & 1 Hour Identify Data Protection Advisor – Replication Analysis architecture,
functionality functions and theory of operations
VNX Hardware Foundations Describe VNX Series architecture, features and cabling
VNX Series Architecture and Features, VNX Series Specifications, VNX Series Describe VNX Series Specifications – 5100, 5300, 5500, 5700
1 Hour
Cabling, Introduction to SAS Drives
VNX Installation and Configuration Overview Configure and cable a VNX Series storage system using the Unisphere
Cabling and configuring a VNX storage system, upgrading VNX software, Suite of tools and the IIG (Interactive Installation Guide)
1 Hour
installation tools and resources Upgrade the software running on a VNX Series storage system
VNX Block Storage Provisioning Using Unisphere Wizard Use Unisphere wizards to create LUNs and assign them to an open
Creating and allocating block-level storage systems host through a block-level SAN interface
1 Hour
VNX File Provisioning using Installation Wizard
Creating and exporting/sharing file systems systems host through a file-level network interface
1 Hour
VNX Basic Maintenance Use correct procedures to replace failed VNX FRUs
Downloading and using the procedure generator, downloading and using Interpret system log messages and Unisphere alerts
2 Hours
Unisphere Service Manager, adding DAEs, adding and replacing disk drives Verify correct hardware configuration of a VNX system
Information Storage and Management Exam (E20-001)
Information Storage and Management (5 days) OR (20 hours) (4 e-Learning modules)
ASSOCIATE
This course provides a strong understanding of information storage technologies which prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and also enable you to make more informed
decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of Intelligent Storage Systems; storage networking technologies such as
FC-SAN, NAS, and IP-SAN; long-term archiving solution – CAS; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication, the increasingly critical area of information security, and the
emerging field of storage virtualization including storage resource management.
Purchase Options (Velocity Service Partners Only)
EMCIE-VNX Sol. Inst-Led PARTNERS ONLY EMCIE VNX Imp. Self-Paced PARTNERS ONLY
CE-VALIE-VNX $2,500 CE-SPIE-VNX $1,200
Contains associate level, one Instructor-Led course, eleven self-paced e-Learning courses and Contains associate level, one Video-ILT , eleven self-paced e-Learning courses and three Proven Professional 17
three Proven Professional Exam vouchers. Pricing shown reflects partner discount. Exam vouchers. Pricing shown reflects partner discount.