This test will validate that the successful candidate has knowledge and skills in implementing Hitachi Data Systems NAS solutions.
The test covers the Hitachi NAS Platforms and the related software products. This includes thorough understanding of installation, configuration and deployment procedures of models 3080, 3090 and 3200. The test also covers the tools and techniques related to supporting HDS NAS Platform solutions.
Audience: Hitachi Data Systems partners and employees. Implementers should have strong knowledge and skills in using and deploying the HDS hardware and software products involved in NAS 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 also have knowledge of file oriented network concepts and interoperability.
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: 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.
| File-level network interface |
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| Describe the network advanced features leveraged by the Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Given a scenario, describe how to configure a Hitachi NAS Platform for integration into a customer's network. |
| Given a scenario, identify the hardware media type requirements for integration of a Hitachi NAS Platform in a customer environment. |
| Given a scenario, list Ethernet switch infrastructure requirements for integration of a Hitachi NAS Platform in a customer environment. |
| File Systems |
| Define File System architectures. |
| Describe the architecture benefits of the Hitachi NAS Platform File Systems. |
| Describe how the Hitachi NAS Platform File Systems provide virtualization. |
| Given a scenario, demonstrate how to limit user space consumption with a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| File Systems access protocols |
| Describe File System access protocols for Windows and Unix platforms. |
| Given a scenario, describe how to integrate a Hitachi NAS Platform solution with Windows and UNIX authentication services. |
| Given a scenario, demonstrate how the Enterprise Virtual Server allows integration of a Hitachi NAS Platform solution with several untrusted Domains. |
| Given a scenario, describe how to configure iSCSI on a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Block-level network interface |
| Describe the process of configuring the FC ports on a Hitachi NAS Platform for accessing a SAN. |
| Given a scenario, describe Hitachi best practices for SAN and DAS storage port configurations. |
| Hitachi NAS Platform pre-installation |
| Identify the tools that Hitachi Data Systems uses for collecting and documenting pre-installation information. |
| Define an implementation plan for migrating existing customer data to a newly installed NAS solution. |
| Hitachi NAS Platform installation and setup |
| Given a scenario, describe the initial installation process and how to configure a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Given a scenario, identify the software license management process with a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Given a scenario, design and setup the Hitachi NAS Platform according to Hitachi Data Systems best practices. |
| Given a scenario, configure Hitachi storage systems to allow Fibre Channel LUN discovery from a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Implementing a Hitachi NAS Platform in a data protection environment |
| Given a scenario, implement snapshot technologies in Hitachi NAS Platform solutions. |
| Given a scenario, describe the implementation of Hitachi NAS Platform replication technologies. |
| Given a scenario, configure and setup anti-virus in a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Given a scenario, describe how Hitachi NAS Platform solutions can leverage block-level replication on storage systems. |
| Given a scenario, describe how the Hitachi NAS Platform integrate with backup and restore software. |
| Implementing a Hitachi NAS Platform in a disaster recovery environment |
| Given a scenario, implement Hitachi NAS clustering technologies in disaster recovery solutions. |
| Given a scenario, describe the implementation of Hitachi NAS clustering technologies in disaster recovery solutions utilizing SyncDR. |
| Implementing a Hitachi NAS Platform in a tiered storage environment |
| Given a scenario, describe the implementation and usage of file-level and block-level data migration between storage tiers in Hitachi NAS Platform solutions. |
| Given a scenario, configure the Hitachi NAS Platform interface for integration with other Hitachi File and Content Services solutions. |
| Given a scenario, identify how NAS solutions can leverage Hitachi Tiered Storage Manager virtualization functionality in external storage configurations. |
| Given a scenario, configure Data Migrator to undertake a reverse migration with a Hitachi NAS Platform. |
| Hitachi NAS Platform system management |
| Given a scenario, integrate a Hitachi NAS Platform with the Hitachi Command Suite. |
| Given a scenario, install and use the Hitachi NAS Platform management tools. |
| Hitachi NAS Platform maintenance and troubleshooting |
| Given a scenario, integrate SNMP managers and Hi-Track monitor into a Hitachi NAS Platform solution. |
| Describe the Hitachi NAS Platform firmware update procedures. |
| Describe how to collect data for troubleshooting and problem escalation purposes. |
| Identify hardware upgrades and parts replacement procedures. |
| Give a scenario describe methods for troubleshooting File System issues. |
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