This test will validate that the successful candidate has knowledge and skills in implementing HDS Modular storage systems at customer sites.
This includes strong knowledge of HDS Modular storage systems and associated 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 Modular storage systems. 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 Hitachi Certified Implementer, a candidate must pass the Hitachi Data Systems Storage Foundation certification exam in addition to passing this exam.
Passing score: 70%
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.
| System architecture |
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| Describe the architecture and operating concepts of the Hitachi Unified Storage platform product line. |
| Describe the internal components of the Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems and describe their function. |
| Describe the functionality and benefits of the Hitachi Unified Storage platform internal software architecture. |
| Describe the functionality of the Hitachi Unified Storage File Module. |
| System pre-installation |
| Describe the process that Hitachi Data Systems uses for collecting and documenting pre-installation information. |
| System Installation |
| Describe the key steps involved with an initial installation of a Hitachi Unified Storage platform system. |
| Describe how to install Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems in SAN environments. |
| Describe the how Program Products are installed, enabled and utilized on Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems. |
| System configuration & management |
| Describe how Storage Navigator Modular 2 is used to configure and manage Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems. |
| Describe how to configure Account Authentication on Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems. |
| Describe how security is setup to restrict LU access on Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems. |
| Describe how Cache Partition Manager is used to create and manage cache logical partitions on Hitachi Unified Storage platform system. |
| Describe how to configure and use Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning on Hitachi Unified Storage systems. |
| Describe how to configure and use Hitachi Dynamic Tiering on Hitachi Unified Storage systems. |
| System implementation techniques |
| Describe usage of replication software for migration purposes between Hitachi Modular storage systems. |
| Describe how the Modular Volume Migration feature is used. |
| Given a scenario, describe Hitachi Unified Storage platform system configurations options for use with industry-standard operating systems. |
| Storage management with the Hitachi Storage Command Suite |
| Describe how Hitachi Unified Storage platform systems can be managed with Hitachi Device Manager. |
| Describe the usage of Hitachi Replication Manager with Hitachi Unified Storage systems. |
| Describe the usage of Hitachi Tuning Manager with Hitachi Unified Storage systems. |
| Multi-pathing & load balancing |
| Describe the environment in which the Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Advanced software would be implemented. |
| Describe the process of installing Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Advanced software. |
| Describe the operations of the Hitachi Unified Storage systems in a multi-pathing environment. |
| Storage Area Network integration |
| 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 the Vital Product Data Device Identifier (VPD). |
| 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 the Web Tool functionality and usage. |
| Understand and apply the processes for online hardware upgrades and reconfigurations of Hitachi Unified Storage systems. |
| Describe the Hitachi Unified Storage systems firmware update process. |
| Describe the Hitachi Unified Storage systems parts replacement procedures. |
| Describe problem determination and incident resolution tools and techniques used when troubleshooting implementation issues. |
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