This test will validate that the successful candidate has knowledge and
skills in implementing HDS Modular storage solutions at customer
sites.
This includes strong knowledge of HDS Modular
storage systems and associated software and program products, and
thorough understanding of installation, configuration and deployment
procedures as well as associated administrative activities. The test
also covers the tools and techniques and best practices related to
supporting HDS storage solutions. This test will not cover basic
concepts and technologies.
Audience: Implementers should
have strong knowledge and skills in using and deploying the HDS hardware
and software products involved in storage solutions implementations. As
system integrators they can provide pre- and post-installation support
services and have thorough knowledge of problem determination and
incident resolution tools and techniques. They should also be able to
perform knowledge transfer tasks by communicating needed information to
allow clients to assume responsibility for operation of the storage
solutions deployed. They also have knowledge of general storage and
storage networks concepts and in the area of interoperability of storage
networking. They understand and can communicate best practices
supporting all administrative activities.
This exam
is not intended for Sales personnel.
Requirement: HDS Certified
Professional credential.
To earn the HDS
Certified Implementer, a candidate must pass one of the Hitachi Data
Systems Storage Foundations certification exams in addition to passing
this exam.
Passing
score: 66%
Test
questions: 60
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 Prometric testing centers worldwide. For more
information on test centers and to register for Hitachi Data Systems
exams, please visit www.prometric.com/hitachi.
| Exam Topic:
Pre-installation |
|---|
| Describe the
tools associated with the process that Hitachi Data Systems uses for
collecting and documenting pre-installation
information. |
| Exam Topic: Installation and
upgrades |
| Describe the
architecture and operating concepts of the Hitachi Modular storage
product line. |
| Describe the key steps involved with an initial
installation of Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Describe how to integrate Hitachi Modular storage
systems in a SAN
environment. |
| Describe the process of installing and/or enabling
Program Products on Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Understand and apply the processes for online
upgrades and reconfigurations of Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Describe the Hitachi Modular storage systems firmware
update
process. |
| Exam Topic: Configuration and system
management |
| Describe how the
Web Tool and Storage Navigator Modular 2 are used to configure Hitachi
Modular storage
systems. |
| Given a scenario, describe how to configure Account
Authentication on Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Describe the tools used to perform LU management and
given a scenario, illustrate how they are used to configure Hitachi
Modular storage systems to match customer configuration
requirements. |
| Describe how security is setup to restrict LU access
on Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Describe how the Modular Volume Migration feature is
used. |
| Describe how Cache Partition Manager is used to
create and manage cache logical partitions on Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Given a scenario, describe how to configure and
manage storage using Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning. |
| Exam
Topic: Implementation of Business Continuity
Solutions |
| Given a
scenario, describe how TrueCopy is used to ensure business
continuity. |
| Describe how to configure TrueCopy links between
Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Given a scenario, describe the key steps to setup,
configure and manage TrueCopy, TrueCopy Extended Distance and
ShadowImage with Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Given a scenario, describe the key steps to setup,
configure and manage Copy-On-Write Snapshot with Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Describe how Command Devices are setup and
used. |
| Describe the purpose of the HORCM files and given a
scenario, illustrate how their contents is defined when implementing
Hitachi replication software with Modular storage systems.
|
| Given a scenario, describe how data can be migrated
between Hitachi AMS/WMS and AMS2000 Family
systems. |
| Exam Topic: Implementation of Storage Management
Solutions |
| Describe the
process of installing the Hitachi Command Suite
software. |
| Describe how to configure Hitachi Device Manager to
manage Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Given a scenario, configure the Hitachi Command Suite
software in centralized and distributed CCI
modes. |
| Describe how to configure the Hitachi Command Suite
for use with Hitachi replication software
products. |
| Given a scenario, perform Hitachi Command Suite
maintenance
operations. |
| Exam Topic: Multi-pathing & load
balancing |
| Given a
scenario, describe the environment in which Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager
and Hitachi Global Link Manager would be
implemented. |
| Given a scenario, describe the process of installing
Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager
software. |
| Given a scenario, describe the process of installing
and configuring Hitachi Global Link Manager
software. |
| Given a scenario, describe the operations of the
Hitachi AMS2000 Family storage systems in a multi-pathing
environment. |
| Exam Topic: Implementation of Storage Area
Network
solutions |
| Given a
scenario, describe how Hitachi Data Systems supported HBAs are installed
and configured on Windows and UNIX operating
systems. |
| Describe the function of
zoning. |
| Describe the function of persistent
binding. |
| Exam Topic: Maintenance and problem
determination through
implementation |
| Identify
documentation and tools provided by Hitachi Data Systems for installing,
configuring and servicing Hitachi Modular storage
systems. |
| Describe problem determination and incident
resolution tools and techniques used when troubleshooting implementation
issues. |
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