Hitachi Storage Administration and Replication

Learn how to effectively manage and utilize Hitachi storage arrays with this comprehensive course. Gain practical skills in allocating storage capacity to both Windows and Unix servers, ensuring optimal performance and data accessibility.

Key topics covered include:

• Storage Pool Management: Master the creation of storage pools, the foundation for flexible storage allocation.
• Virtual Volume Creation: Learn to create virtual volumes from pools, providing efficient and scalable storage solutions.
• Host Group Configuration: Understand and implement host groups for streamlined storage management.
• Host Mode: Explore the functionality and benefits of host mode for enhanced storage control.
• LUN Allocation to Host Groups: Effectively allocate Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) to host groups for targeted storage provisioning.
• True Copy Replication: Delve into the complete process of setting up True Copy replication for robust data protection and disaster recovery.
  • PVOL & SVOL Pair Creation: Learn to create paired volumes for replication.
  • Pair Splitting for DR Testing: Understand how to split pairs for realistic disaster recovery drills at your secondary site.
  • Resyncing Replication Pairs: Master the process of resynchronizing replication pairs to maintain data consistency.
  • Pair Deletion: Learn to safely remove replication pairs when no longer needed.

Additional Hitachi Storage Topics:

This course builds upon a broader understanding of Hitachi storage management, covering a wide range of essential topics demonstrated on the Learninfra YouTube channel:

• Open Systems Allocation: Learn to allocate storage using RAIDCOM/CCI, Device Manager, and Ops Center.
• GAD Replication: Configuration and management of GAD replication.
• HUR Replication: Implement and manage HUR replication for data protection.
• Shadow Image Replication: Utilize shadow image replication for rapid data recovery.
• Thin Image Replication: Leverage thin image replication for efficient storage utilization.
• Pool Creation: Advanced techniques for creating and managing storage pools.
• SNMP Setup: Configure SNMP for proactive monitoring of your Hitachi array.
• Performance Analysis: Utilize OpsCenter Performance Analyzer to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve common issues in Hitachi storage and Brocade SAN switches.
• Journal Volume Sizing: Optimize journal volume sizes for improved performance.
• Host Reservation Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot issues related to host reservations.
• Storage Level Migration: Perform storage-level migrations using HTSM.
• Virtualization Configuration: Configure virtualization environments within VSP 5100H.
• VSP One Block Administrator: Utilize VSP One Block Administrator for simplified management.
• HCP Cloud-Scale: Explore integration with HCP Cloud-Scale.
• Hitachi Ops Center Automator: Automate storage management tasks with Ops Center Automator.
• Veeam Data Platform with HCP: Integrate Veeam Data Platform with HCP for enhanced data protection.
• PF REST Storage Management: Manage storage using PF REST APIs.
• HNAS: Learn about HNAS capabilities.

This course is ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills in storage administration, data protection, and disaster recovery using Hitachi storage solutions.