An introduction to Xsan implementation for Pro Video

Course Description

This three-day class gives a comprehensive theoretical overview and intensive hands-on experience to prepare you for Xsan integrations of any size or configuration. Xsan components, requirements, topologies and installation challenges are covered, as well as dedicated time with a system in order to explore implementation from component setup and connection to software installation and configuration. An exam will be administered at the end of class to qualify you for Apple Certified Xsan Implementation status (ACXI). A prerequisite of ACTC or ACSA status is preferred.

Who Should Attend?

Technicians for resellers, Apple field employees working with Pro Apps, and Technicians working in a post house, studio or facility.

How to Register

This course is only available for registration at many of our Apple Market Centers. Please visit the course schedule for current classes.

Certification

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Technician, Level 1.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Course Outline - Day 1
Topic	Description
Lesson 1 Storage and Network Terminology	Defining LUNs, NAS, DAS, Raid Levels, Types of SANs.
Lesson 2 Xsan Specifications, Terminology and Configuration Requirements	LUN requirements, Metadata and Journaling requirements, Storage Pools, Volume requirements.
Lesson 3 Setup of Networks	Connecting Fibre and Metadata networks.
Lesson 4 Install Client/Server Software	Server Assistant Setup, Server Admin, Apple Remote Desktop.
Lesson 5 Client Configuration	Setting up Client Networks, Using Netinfo to create UID’s, Volume failover.
Lesson 6 Install Xsan Software on Servers and Clients	Setting up the MDC, Setting up Volumes/Pools/LUNs, Setting up clients, Mounting volumes.
Lesson 7 Workgroup Manager Configuration	User Configuration, Group Configuration, Primary Group setup, Binding Clients to the Directory using Directory Access, Affinities and Quotas.
Course Outline - Day 2
Topic	Description
Lesson 8 Fibre Channel Networking Overview and Configuration	Fabric vs. Arbitrated Loop technology, Cable Substrates and Lengths, Port Analysis, Switch Administration, Troubleshooting.
Lesson 9 RAID Admin Configuration	Raid Levels, Creating Arrays, Deleting Arrays, Slicing, Upgrading Firmware, Maintenance Utilities, Java Applet.
Lesson 10 AFP and Sharepoints	Setup of AFP and automounts with Server Admin, Permissions for Sub-Root-Level Folders.
Lesson 11 Troubleshooting	Binaries and File locations, fsm/fsmpm and hostconfig configuration, Managing and backing up config files, Major implementation problems.
Lesson 12 Break and Fix	Teams try to repair and recover a broken XSAN system.
Course Outline - Day 3
Topic	Description
Lesson 13 Outer Network Implementation	Configuring a Secondary Server, DNS/ODM/Mail Services Implementation, Migrating the Directory, Experimenting with Notifications and Quotas.
Lesson 14 Workflows	File system allocation strategies for various video formats, workflow experiments with Final Cut Studio.
Lesson 15 Clustering Storage	Adding clients to the SAN, adding a previously created volume to the SAN, expanding the volume.

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What you will learn

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