High Availability Storage Systems

What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of High Availability (HA) and its critical role in modern storage infrastructures.
Explain and implement Logical Volume Management (LVM) for flexible and scalable storage allocation.
Configure and manage RAID levels to achieve redundancy and improve disk performance.
Set up and use iSCSI targets and initiators for network-based storage access.
Deploy and configure DRBD for real-time block-level data replication across servers.
Implement Multipath I/O (MPIO) to enhance storage reliability and performance through redundant data paths.
Troubleshoot and maintain HA storage systems using practical skills gained through real-world lab exercises.
Requirements
Basic Linux and Storage Knowledge
Description
Course Description:In today's data-driven world, ensuring constant access to critical information is more important than ever. This comprehensive course on High Availability (HA) Storage Systems is designed to equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to build and manage robust storage infrastructures that minimize downtime and ensure data reliability.We start with the fundamentals of High Availability, explaining its core concepts, importance, and common real-world use cases. From there, we delve into the key components and technologies that make HA storage possible. You'll learn about Logical Volume Management (LVM) for flexible storage allocation, RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) for redundancy and performance, and iSCSI for network-based storage access.The course then progresses into more advanced HA techniques using DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device) for real-time data replication and Multipath I/O, which enhances fault tolerance and throughput by providing multiple paths to storage devices.Throughout the course, each topic is backed by hands-on demonstrations and real-world lab setups (on Rocky Linux 8). You won't just learn the theory-you'll follow step-by-step guides to configure, test, and maintain each component in a live environment.Whether you're a systems administrator, IT professional, or enthusiast, this course will empower you to design and deploy highly available storage systems with confidence.
Who this course is for
Systems Administrator
IT Professional
Database Administrator
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