CUSTOMER EDUCATION CATALOG NOVEMBER Accelerate Your IT Skills Transformation. Get Proven. EMC Education Services

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1 CUSTOMER EDUCATION CATALOG Accelerate Your IT Skills Transformation. Get Proven. NOVEMBER 2012 EMC Education Services When information comes together,

2 Accelerate Your IT Skills Transformation Meet evolving business needs. Control explosive data growth. Growing Digital Universe Are You Ready? By 2020, the amount of information in the Digital Universe will grow by a factor of 44 and the number of containers or files will grow by a factor of 67. A significant portion of the Digital Universe will be centrally hosted, managed, or stored in public or private repositories that today we call cloud services. Source: IDC white paper, The Digital Universe Decade Are You Ready? Growing Knowledge Gap Impact of Virtualization and Cloud Computing The information storage knowledge gap is widening, largely due to rapid adoption of virtualization technologies and the emergence of cloud computing infrastructure. IT professionals and organizations are being challenged to meet evolving business requirements, while controlling explosive data growth. Source: Managing Information Storage: Trends, Challenges, and Options Opportunities for Further Skills Development and Growth IT organizations and professionals must develop broad and specific knowledge and skills, depending on their current and future roles and responsibilities. These responsibilities can be grouped into three key areas, each requiring different approaches to turn unique challenges into opportunities. Go to page 4 and find your training by product/technology and based on your role. Cloud Environmentnt Virtualized Environmentnt Classic Environment 1. Plan and Architect Enable a team of trusted advisors and architects who will lead your journey to the cloud. 2. Deploy and Manage Address your knowledge gap and increase your productivity, while enhancing overall team capability. 3. Integrate and Optimize Enhance your information infrastructure integration and optimization knowledge and expertise. Maximize your investment in training Become a certified EMC Proven Professional. EMC Proven Professional is the leading education and certification program in the IT industry, providing comprehensive coverage of information storage technologies, virtualization,cloud computing, data/big data analytics, and more Go to page 18 and find out why 99 percent of certified EMC Proven Professionals who participated in our recent survey recommended the program to their peers and colleagues. 2 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

3 Education Services Overview Program Overview, Certification Framework, Plan and Architect Build Your Team of Trusted Advisors Data Center Architect Cloud Architect Big Data Data Science, Greenplum, and Isilon Deploy and Manage Full Range of EMC Technologies Storage Platforms Data Deduplication Backup Recovery VMware Vblock, UIM, VPLEX, Atmos Storage/IT Management including UIM, and EMC SourceOne Content Management and Archive Security Solutions From RSA Contents EMC Proven Professional Program Overview... 6 EMC Proven Professional Education and Certification Framework... 7 Leveraging Learning Paths Information Storage and Management v Storage Networking Information Availability Storage Service Management*...31 Information Storage Security* Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure IT-as-a-Service Planning and Design* Data Science and Big Data Analytics Greenplum and Isilon VNX Solutions* CLARiiON Management (SAN)...41 CLARiiON Business Continuity (MirrorView, SnapView, PowerPath) Network-Attached Storage (NAS Celerra) Storage Area Network (SAN Connectrix)* Symmetrix Solutions Symmetrix VMAXe and Mainframe (Symmetrix, TimeFinder, SRDF, Disk Library) Content-Addressed Storage (EMC Centera)...51 Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture*...52 Backup Recovery Avamar Backup Recovery NetWorker...55 Data Domain RecoverPoint, Replication Manager and Data Protection Advisor (DPA)...57 EMC Storage and Replication Technologies Integration with VMware VMware vsphere* VMware vcenter and VMware vcloud* VMware View and Site Recovery Manager*...61 VCE Vblock TM Infrastructure Platforms VPLEX Atmos ControlCenter Management ProSphere and Storage Configuration Advisor (SCA)* Network Configuration Manager EMC Smarts for IT Operations Intelligence ITIL Certification and Best Practices...69 EMC SourceOne EMC Proven Professional Certifications for Content Management...71 RSA Training and Certification List of EMC Instructor-Led Training, Online ILT, and Video-ILT...74 * This learning path has been enhanced with new or updated courses and/or delivery modes. November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 3

4 Welcome to EMC Education Services We are here to enable your team to meet tomorrow s IT challenges, today. Maximize the return on your technology investments by developing and validating your expertise in information storage and management. Find training by product/technology and based on your role Plan and Architect Build Your Team of Trusted Advisors Leverage open curriculum-based training and certification focused on technology concepts and principles applicable to any vendor environment. Ideal for companies and organizations planning to implement private cloud or provide cloud-based IT services. Go to page 12 to view a comprehensive skills roadmap for the architect. Virtualized Environmentnt Classic Environment Cloud Environmentnt Cloud Infrastructure and Services Develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Validate your ability to make informed decisions on migrating to the cloud with EMCCIS certification. Cloud Infrastructure and Services page 33 Cloud Architect Track Cloud Architects bring cross-domain expertise to virtualization and cloud designs including IT-as-a-Service considerations and are likely to lead the business-interfacing role within the team. Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure page 34 IT-as-a-Service Planning and Design page 35 Data Center Architect Track Data Center Architects play a crucial role on the team, providing information storage domain-specific expertise to complement, expand, and complete the cloud-ready virtualized infrastructure designs. Storage Networking Design page 29 Information Availability Design page 30 Storage Service Management Design page 31 Information Storage Security Design page 32 2 Deploy and Manage Leverage the Full Range of Technologies Found in Today s Virtualized Information Infrastructure Rapid evolution of distinctly different technologies is impacting IT professionals and organizations. SAN, NAS, CAS, Unified, and Scale-Out Platforms EMC CLARiiON Family page EMC Celerra Family page 44 EMC Centera Family page 51 EMC Connectrix Family page 46 EMC Symmetrix Family page 48 EMC VNX Family and VNXe page Isilon Family page 37 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery EMC MirrorView and SnapView page 42 EMC PowerPath Family page 42, 46 EMC RecoverPoint page 57 EMC Replication Manager page 57 EMC TimeFinder and SRDF page 50 Data Deduplication, Backup and Recovery EMC Avamar page 54 EMC Data Domain page 56 EMC Data Protection Advisor page 57 EMC Disk Library for Mainframe page 50 EMC NetWorker page 55 EMC Storage / IT Management Solutions ControlCenter Management page 65 EMC Smarts for IT Operations Intelligence page 68 EMC ProSphere page 66 EMC SourceOne page 70 Network Configuration Manager page 67 4 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

5 Skills Acceleration for Cloud-Ready Data Centers Cisco and EMC have joined forces to offer comprehensive technical education solutions in the areas of cloud architecture, virtualization, storage, data center networking, and data science. Full suite of training available from Cisco and EMC, including VMware courses: Visit website: Engage EMC Education Solution Consultant: 3 Integrate and Optimize Applying Best Practices The following advanced-level courses and workshops provide best practices and hands-on experiences to build your technology integration expertise. To understand the content and successfully complete the exercises, the student must have taken the Deploy and Manage courses or have equivalent experience. Performance Optimization and Capacity Utilization CLARiiON page 43 Celerra page 45 Symmetrix page 49 SAN page 47 Avamar page 54 Integrate VMware vsphere, SRM, and EMC Storage, Including Data Replication Technologies VNX page 39, 58 Symmetrix page 58 Integrate Oracle, Exchange, SQL Servers, and EMC Storage, Including Data Replication Technologies CLARiiON page 43 Symmetrix page 49 VNX page 39 IT/storage teams continue to cite an information storage knowledge gap, requiring further skills development. Address your knowledge gap and increase your productivity, while enhancing overall team capability. Take the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills today. VMware Virtualization and Cloud Solutions Integration with EMC Storage, Replication page 58 VMware vcenter page 60 VMware vcloud page 60 VMware vsphere page 59 VMware View, Site Recovery Manager page 61 VCE Vblock TM Infrastructure Platform Vblock Infrastructure page 62 Big Data Analytics, Data Warehousing Data Science and Big Data Analytics page 36 EMC Greenplum page 37 Cisco and Brocade CFA 200 and CFP 300 page 47 MDS and Nexus Switches page 47 EMC VPLEX VPLEX page 63 EMC Atmos Cloud Storage Atmos page 64 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 5

6 EMC Proven Professional Program Overview EMC Proven Professional is a leading education and certification program in the IT industry, providing comprehensive coverage of information storage technologies, virtualization, cloud computing, data science/big data analytics, and more. It offers a rolebased series of courses and exams that cover the full range of EMC s hardware, software, and solutions. Being Proven means investing in yourself and formally validating your knowledge, skills, and expertise by the industry s most comprehensive learning and certification program. Join a community of dedicated professionals, share exclusive benefits, get Proven. For up-to-date information on the EMC Proven Professional certification program, please visit EMC Proven Professional Education Cycle ASSESS Practice Tests REVALIDATE Update Certification LEARN Education MAINTAIN Knowledge Maintenance VALIDATE Exams / Certification SHARE Best Practices / Innovations A consistent, measurable means to build and maintain the technical knowledge and skills of information storage and management professionals. Trained and certified professionals are essential to the success of IT infrastructure management organizations EMC, in conjunction with IDC, fielded a survey to a population of individuals who have achieved one or more EMC Proven Professional certifications. More than 3,200 respondents were recorded. Survey respondents confirmed the applicability and value of their broadened skills and expertise. Read how IDC analyzes the career impact of IT professionals who are certified EMC Proven Professionals. Download the IDC white paper: The Proven Professional Certification - Proving Certification Can Profit at 6 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

7 * Unique Open Courses Content focused on technology concepts, principles, and case studies that can be applied in many IT environments. ** If you are focusing only on Backup and Recovery, we recommend pursuing EMCBA. If you are responsible for broader technology domain, pursue EMCISA. r * (EMCDSA) Virtualized Infrastr Cloud Infrastructure and Services* (EMCCIS) or Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) Storage Network Information Availa Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) Symmetrix Solut VNX Solution CLARiiON Solut Storage Area Netwo Network Attached Sto Storage Management - C Backup Recovery - N Backup Recovery - Specialty Options Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) *Backup Recovery (EMCBA)** Content Management Syste Content Management Applic Content Management Serv Content Management Web Content Management Syste Content Management Foundations EMC SourceOnce Data Domain EMC Proven Professional Education and Certification Framework Broad and relevant technology coverage ensures wider application of your knowledge Levels EMCDS EMCCA EMCDCA EMCSyA EMCSAC EMCTA EMCApD Data Cloud Data Center Technology Application System Storage Administrator Scientist Architect Architect Architect Developer Administrator Certification Tracks (Job Functions) Product/Technology Specific Certifications Develop information storage knowledge and skills that will enable you to respond to the challenges of evolving IT infrastructures. Learn information storage and management concepts and principles that can be applied in many IT scenarios. cialist ociate Data Science and Big Data Analytics* (EMCDSA) Virtualized Infrastructure* IT-as-a-Servic Cloud Infrastructure and Services* (EMCCIS) or Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) Storage Networking* Information Availability* Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) Symmetrix Solutions Symmetrix Solut VNX Solutions VNX Solutions CLARiiON Solutions CLARiiON Soluti Storage Area Network (SAN) Network Attached Storage (NAS) Storage Management - ControlCenter C Backup Recovery - NetWorker N Backup Recovery - Avamar Specialty Options Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) *Backup Recovery (EMCBA)** Content Management Systems Architecture Content Management Application Architecture Content Management Server Programming Content Management Web Programming Content Management System Administration Content Management Foundations EMC SourceOnce Data Domain Evaluate and recommend information storage solutions based on broad technology considerations. Adapt to changing requirements in evolving IT infrastructures. Role-based specialization develops expertise based on best practices The complexity of evolving IT infrastructures drives a greater need for IT professionals with specialized information storage knowledge and skills. Leverage our modularized curriculum to suit your individual learning needs based on your job role. EMCDS Data Scientist EMCCA Cloud Architect EMCDCA Data Center Architect EMCSA Storage Administrator EMCTA EMCApD EMCSyA Technology Applicationplicat System Architect Developer Administrator Product/Technology Specific Certifications Better understand EMC products, software, and solutions. Use more features and functions, maximizing investment in EMC products and technologies. Expert Specialist IT-as-a-Service* Virtualized Infrastructure* Storage Networking* Information Availability* Symmetrix Solutions Symmetrix Solutions VNX Solutions VNX Solutions CLARiiON Solutions CLARiiON Solutions Storage Area Network (SAN) Network Attached Storage (NAS) Storage Management - ControlCenter Backup Recovery - NetWorker Backup Recovery - Avamar Content Management Systems Architecture Content Management Application Architecture Content Management Server Programming Content Management Web Programming Content Management System Administration EMC SourceOnce Specialty Options Associate Data Science and Big Data Analytics* (EMCDSA) Cloud Infrastructure and Services* (EMCCIS) or Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) Information Storage and Management* (EMCISA) *Backup Recovery (EMCBA)** Content Management Foundations Data Domain EMCDS Data Scientist EMCCA Cloud Architect EMCDCA Data Center Architect EMCSA Storage Administrator EMCTA Technology Architect EMCApD Application Developer EMCSyA System Administrator Product/Technology Specific Certifications Levels Certification Tracks (Job Functions) * Unique Open Courses Content focused on technology concepts, principles, and case studies that can be applied in many IT environments. ** If you are focusing only on Backup and Recovery, we recommend pursuing EMCBA. If you are responsible for broader technology domain, pursue EMCISA. November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 7

8 INFORMATION STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT v2 Storing, Managing, and Protecting Digital Information in Classic, Virtualized, and Cloud Environments Key Technology Strategies for Classic, Virtualized, and Cloud Environments Challenges and Solutions for Data Storage and Management Intelligent Storage, Object-based Storage, and Uni ed Storage Storage Networking, Federation, and Protocols Backup, Recovery, Deduplication, and Archive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Cloud Computing and Converged Infrastructure Storage Security and Virtualization INFORMATION STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT (ISM) v2 Introducing the new version of the open course Certification EMCISA This course prepares you to take the E Exam* and become a certified EMC Proven Professional Information Storage Associate. Refer to page 28 for more details Visit to register for the Information Storage and Management v2 Video-ILT course This course is intended for: IT professionals responsible for managing information storage infrastructure Experienced storage professionals looking for exposure to modern storage infrastructure IT teams involved in planning, designing, deploying, or managing information infrastructure Students and IT professionals looking to build a career in the information storage industry Individuals seeking EMC Proven TM Professional Information Storage Associate (EMCISA) certification The course and EMCISA certification exam topics include: Storage architectures and key data center elements Physical and logical components of a storage infrastructure including storage subsystems, RAID, and intelligent storage systems Storage networking technologies and options such as FC SAN, IP SAN, NAS, FCoE, objectbased and unified storage Business continuity solutions, backup, replications, and fixed content archive Characteristics of cloud services, deployment models, and infrastructure components Information security requirements and solutions, key parameters for managing and monitoring storage infrastructure Visit to Register for the Information Storage and Management (ISM) v2 Video-ILT course Access additional information on the course and the certification *The previous version of the Information Storage and Management exam E for EMCISA will remain available until December 31, November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

9 The knowledge you gain through the ISM v2 open course can be applied to impact business decisions in a variety of ways. 7 Key activities performed by an EMCISA How does the activity impact the business? 1 Motivate business stakeholders and IT teams to recognize the critical role of information infrastructure. Depending on your choice of storage networking technology, you may enhance or degrade your company s existing network performance and availability Differentiate, select, and deploy various storage networking solutions based on application requirements. Immediately contribute to business continuity planning and determine optimum information availability strategies. Discuss benefits of, and deploy cloud computing models and service offerings. Discuss backup, recovery, and archival requirements and solutions for business-critical data. Identify storage security threats and set appropriate mechanisms in place. Set, monitor, and report key information storage management parameters including storage tiering policies. Globalization of business requires data centers to provide 24 x 7 x 365 services. Implementing the correct storage networking option such as FC SAN, IP SAN, NAS, and unified storage solutions is crucial to meeting customer requirements. Defining the Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) objectives is critical for designing and implementing cost-effective BC/DR solutions. Influence the IT organization to adopt an approach that balances the needs and benefits of cloud computing with business requirements when determining: Deployment models such as private, public, or hybrid cloud Services such as SaaS, Paas, or Iaas Prolong or enhance the utilization of existing backup topologies, target devices, and storage capacities by combining different techniques, including but not limited to deduplication and proper archival strategy. Identifying the security threats from the storage, storage networking, virtualization, and cloud computing perspectives will help strengthen the overall security plan and strategy typically driven from applications, networking, and user access perspectives. Storing the right data to the right tier based on service level requirements for availability and performance will guarantee high returns from the information infrastructure. Preparing for certification? The new E exam is aligned to ISM v2 and E exam is aligned to ISM. If you are using ISM v2 course materials or ISM Second Edition book, make sure to register for ISM v2 Exam E If you are using the first edition of ISM course materials or ISM book, make sure to register for ISM Exam E The ISM Exam E exam will be retired on December 31, 2012 Already certified? If you are already a certified EMC Proven Professional Information Storage Associate (EMCISA), your existing Associate-level certification qualifies as a pre-requisite to achieving Specialist-level certification Interested in learning about what s new in Information Storage and Management v2? Get up to date with the latest concepts, principles, and deployment considerations across technologies that are used in storing and managing information: Get the newly released book Information Storage and Management Second Edition Purchase the Information Storage and Management v2 Video Instructor-Led Training (Video-ILT) course Visit for details on purchasing the book and/or Video-ILT. November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 9

10 DEVELOP OR TRANSFORM THE SKILLS OF YOUR IT TEAM FOR BUILDING A ROBUST CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE Technical skills enhancement and transformation of the entire IT organization is crucial to a successful transition to cloud computing. IT transformation challenges and education solutions: 1 Enable all of your IT professionals to understand the concepts and principles of virtualization and cloud infrastructure technologies. Classic Environment Cloud Environmentnt Virtualized Environment Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) open course. Provides the required technology foundation for technical professionals across all domains server, storage, networking, applications and enables them to make informed decisions on migration to the cloud. Refer to page 11 for more details 2 Establish and enable a team of architects to plan and design your cloud infrastructure, combining business requirements and technology considerations. Cloud Architect and Data Center Architect training and certification: An educated team of architects is critical to a well-designed cloud strategy and architecture. Typically, the Cloud Architecture team includes cross-domain Cloud Architects and domain-specific architects. Refer to page 12 for more details 10 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

11 1 CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES OPEN COURSE Must-have skills for cloud transformation Take the Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) open course. Develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. The CIS course is intended for: IT professionals deploying and managing physical and/or virtualized servers, networks, storage, databases, and applications IT architects whose planning and design responsibilities are rapidly expanding to include virtualization and cloud computing considerations Any technical professional or college student planning to pursue a career in the emerging field of cloud computing Individuals seeking EMC Proven Professional certification EMCCIS course and exam topics include: Business drivers and characteristics of cloud Cloud deployment, service models, benefits, and challenges Virtualize Compute, Storage, Network, Desktop, and Application Business continuity in a virtualized environment Cloud infrastructure, services creation and management Cloud security concerns, solutions, and best practices Best practices for the migration to the cloud Validate your Cloud Infrastructure and Services knowledge and skills by achieving EMC Proven Professional Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate (EMCCIS) certification. For training and exam progression details refer to page 33 The knowledge you gain through the CIS open course can be applied to impact business decisions in a variety of ways. Key activities 1 Explain the importance and benefits of cloud computing and the need for its rapid adoption Business impacts Motivate business stakeholders and IT teams alike. Needs and benefits of cloud computing must be clear and consistent to anyone involved Explain roadmap for transformation from classic to cloud environment Explain virtualization requirements and available tools at each layer of the IT infrastructure Describe the infrastructure framework and service management activities in cloud computing Formulate high-level cloud migration strategy and best practices Establishing a common view on the virtualization and cloud transformation roadmap enables various IT functional teams to share a common reference in terms of transformation phase and dependencies. Encourages the consideration of pervasive virtualization involving servers, storage, networking, and other infrastructure components. Essential for Cloud Architects and anyone involved in planning and implementing IT-as-a-Service. Establishes common language within the team to correlate services to the required infrastructure. It is critical to establish and share migration strategy so the IT team can seamlessly migrate from a classic to virtualized to cloud environment with little to no disruption to the business and customers. November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 11

12 2 BUILD AND ENABLE YOUR TEAM OF CLOUD ARCHITECTS AND DOMAIN ARCHITECTS Plan the journey to the cloud for your internal and external customers. Cloud Architects Cloud architects are vital to long term, highly efficient virtualization and cloud environment design. They interface with the business and bring cross-domain expertise leading all the way to IT-as-a-Service. Domain Architects These IT professionals play a crucial role on the team, providing domain-specific expertise to complement, expand, and complete highly virtualized cloud infrastructure designs. Cloud Architects THESE ROLES COMBINE TO CREATE A STRONG TEAM Cloud Architects deliver virtualization and cloud designs based on business strategies encompassing all key technical domains such as compute, storage, networking, and applications. EMC Proven Professional Cloud Architect (EMCCA) training and certification is designed to build required skill sets for experienced architects and consultants. The track has two levels; Virtualized Infrastructure (Specialist Level) and IT-as-a-Service (Expert Level). Virtualized Infrastructure IT professionals who demonstrate cross-domain expertise in architecting and designing virtualized data center (VDC) and cloud-ready infrastructures maintaining the most robust and elastic compute, network, and storage environments. IT-as-a-Service IT professionals who demonstrate cross-domain expertise and focus on designing cloud-based IT service solutions that drive impactful business transformations for the enterprise and service provider organizations. Study the Skills Roadmap for Cloud Architects refer to page November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

13 The open curriculum of the Cloud Architect course was important as our customers have more than EMC technology installed. Becoming a Cloud Architect gives me credibility with our customers in that it will allow me to convey the value proposition of moving to the cloud from a business perspective. - Brian Feeny, Engineering Manager, Presidio Networked Solutions As business evolves, I felt it was important to become a Cloud Architect to understand the different models of private, hybrid, and public cloud, as well as the risks and benefits of each model. The class was a good experience especially meeting my other deeply skilled classmates. - Adam Wagner, IT Architect, EMC THE VALUE OF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION According to Certified Cloud Architects... All organizations are looking toward the cloud, and becoming a Cloud Architect has provided me with the skills to help my company transition to the cloud, as well as to keep up with new trends. - Andy Ritter, Data Center Engineer, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center EMC Cloud Architect training provides a level of foundational knowledge around cloud computing, not only from a technical perspective, but understanding the business drivers to help organizations understand where they fit within this new world of cloud computing and where they can best align data and infrastructure to take advantage of this new technology. The training is very good, and in depth, at really getting that knowledge and education. - Craig Newell, Consulting Program Manager, VMware FOR BUILDING A ROBUST CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE Domain Architects Domain Architects provide domain-specific planning and design skills to complement, expand, and complete the designs for robust cloud-ready virtualized infrastructure implementations. Key examples of domain-specific skills and expertise are discussed below. Systems Plan and design virtualized server infrastructures, e.g., professionals holding design certifications from VMware and Microsoft. Storage Plan and design information storage infrastructure based on a variety of storage networking topologies, e.g., EMC Proven Professional Data Center Architects (EMCDCA) specializing in Storage Networking Design. Backup and Recovery Plan and design IT infrastructures with robust Business Continuity/ Disaster Recovery, Backup and Recovery capabilities, e.g., EMC Proven Professional Data Center Architects (EMCDCA) specializing in Information Availability Design. Data Center Network Plan and design virtualized data center network infrastructure, e.g., professionals holding design certifications such as from Cisco and Brocade. Security Plan and design IT infrastructures with robust security considerations, e.g., professionals holding security certifications such as from RSA. Study the Skills Roadmap for Domain Architects refer to page 16 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 13

14 SKILLS ROADMAP FOR CLOUD ARCHITECTS Leverage open curriculum-based education and certification focused on technology concepts and principles applicable to any vendor environment. Cloud Architect training and certification is for organizations that are: Building infrastructures to provide cloud-based services for clients Planning to implement private or hybrid cloud with IT-as-a-Service considerations This track has been specially developed to validate planning and design skills of architects and IT consultants from enterprises and service providers, as well as EMC and its business partners. 3 IT-as-a-Service Planning and Design Build and evolve planning and design skills for IT-as-a-Service: Establish IT-as-a-Service Architect private and hybrid cloud Integrate technology and business Prepare for emerging technologies Certification EMCCAe Refer to page 35 Deliver virtualization and cloud designs based on business strategies encompassing all key technical domains. 2 Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Plan and design highly virtualized, cloud-ready infrastructure Cross-domain skills including compute, storage, networking, and application resources Build/evolve planning and design skills for virtualization with cloud considerations Refer to page 34 EMCCA 1 Cloud Infrastructure and Services Certification Develop strong technical concepts for classic, highly virtualized, and ultimately, cloud infrastructure EMCISA or Refer to page 28 Refer to page 33 EMCCIS Possess broad understanding of information storage technologies found in today s virtualized data center environments. Possess the knowledge to make informed decisions on migrating to the cloud. 14 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

15 BECOME A CLOUD ARCHITECT AND LEAD THE JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD Establish your cloud-ready knowledge and skills 3 Become a Cloud Architect Expert (EMCCAe) IT-as-a-Service Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to design cloud-based IT-as-a- Service (ITaaS) solutions. Extensive service-oriented topics: Transform the business organization to ITaaS ITaaS assessment and service delivery roadmap Recommend and design ITaaS delivery model Create organization and governance plans ITaaS technology planning and designing Analyze cloud security threats and vulnerabilities Defend ITaaS solution design 2 Become a Cloud Architect (EMCCA) IT and Business Service Catalog Discovery and Automated Provisioning Self-Service Portal Request Management Configuration Mgmt. System Operation and Governance Customers Performance Compliance and Financial Management Develop and validate your ability to plan, design, and migrate a traditional data center to Virtualized Data Center (VDC) and Cloud Infrastructures. Virtualized Data Center Extensive virtualized infrastructure design topics: Differentiate concepts and capabilities of virtualization and cloud infrastructure Perform inventory and analysis on existing applications Recommend strategies for migrating application to VDC Evaluate compute, storage, and network virtualization technologies Design VDC and Cloud infrastructure to meet key Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) requirements Define Infrastructure-as-a-Service and new management techniques to support it Mgmt. Apps Business vapps vcompute vstorage vconnectivity Middleware and APIs 1 Become a Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate (EMCCIS) Take the Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) course to develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Validate your ability to make informed decisions on migrating to the cloud with EMCCIS certification. The CIS course is intended for: IT professionals deploying and managing physical and/or virtualized servers, networks, storage, databases, and applications IT architects whose planning and design responsibilities are rapidly expanding to include virtualization and cloud computing considerations Any technical professional or college student planning to pursue a career in the emerging field of cloud computing Individuals seeking EMC Proven Professional certification EMCCIS course and exam topics include: Business drivers and characteristics of cloud Cloud deployment, service models, benefits, and challenges Virtualize Compute, Storage, Network, Desktop, and Application Business continuity in a virtualized environment Cloud infrastructure, services creation and management Cloud security concerns, solutions, and best practices Best practices for the migration to the cloud November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 15

16 SKILLS ROADMAP FOR STORAGE DOMAIN ARCHITECTS Leverage open curriculum-based education and certification focused on technology concepts and principles applicable to any vendor environment. Certification 2 Become a Data Center Architect (EMCDCA) EMCDCA Storage Networking Specialty Leverage the Storage Networking Design course to establish a process-oriented approach to design, deploy, and manage IT infrastructure employing a variety of storage networking technologies and virtualization concepts and principles. Information Availability Specialty Leverage the Information Availability Design course to enhance your knowledge of planning, designing, and managing information availability solutions, including backup and recovery, business continuity, disaster recovery, and archiving. Provide detailed designs for information storage technical domains to complement, expand, and complete the overall virtualization and cloud infrastructure design. Gain a thorough exposure to storage networking requirement analysis, business value justification, and technology design considerations. Gain a thorough exposure to information availability requirement analysis, business value justification, and technology design best practices. Refer to page 29 Refer to page 30 Certification 1 Become an Information Storage Associate (EMCISA) Information Storage and Management v2 (ISM) is the only course of its kind to fill the knowledge gap in understanding varied components of modern information storage infrastructure. Refer to page 28 EMCISA Possess a broad understanding of information storage technologies found in today s virtualized data center environments. The ISM course is intended for: IT professionals responsible for managing information storage infrastructure Experienced storage professionals looking for exposure to the new segments of a modern storage infrastructure Organization-wide IT teams involved in planning, designing, deploying, managing, or leveraging information infrastructure Students and IT professionals looking to build a career in the storage industry Individuals seeking EMC Proven Professional Associate-level certification 16 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

17 BECOME A DATA CENTER ARCHITECT TO ACCELERATE YOUR JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD Establish your domain-specific expertise Information Storage Security Specialty Leverage the Information Storage Security Design course to learn how to develop and apply information storage security best practices holistically to help meet information security requirements set by businesses, including legal and regulatory standards. Storage Service Management Specialty Leverage the Storage Service Management Design course to help build the knowledge and skills required to meet and exceed expectations for storage service levels to the business, while reducing cost, complexity, and risks. Expand your ability to securely incorporate storage infrastructures into the overall enterprise data center. Plan, administer, and manage storage infrastructure as a service. Refer to page 32 Refer to page 31 The Information Storage and Management v2 open course covers concepts, principles, and deployment considerations across all technologies that are used for storing, managing, and protecting digital information in classic, virtualized, and cloud environments. You will learn about: Unique Content Address CAS Data Archive Mainframe Fibre Channel SAN Management Platform Challenges and Solutions for Data Storage and Management Servers Intelligent Storage Systems Intelligent Storage, Object-based Storage, and Unified Storage APP APP APP OS OS OS APP APP APP OS OS OS Storage Networking, Federation, and Protocols Backup, Recovery, Deduplication, and Archive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Cloud Computing and Converged Infrastructure Storage Security and Virtualization FCIP Remote Replication Disaster recovery site Virtual Machines Physical Tape Library Virtual Tape Library iscsi/nas Authentication and Authorization November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit 17

18 PROVE YOUR CLOUD LEADERSHIP Reinforce your credibility in the rapidly evolving field of virtualization and cloud computing by becoming a certified EMC Proven Professional KEEP CURRENT Ensure that your knowledge grows as fast as the pace of technology changes. Receive no-cost knowledge updates on the latest EMC products and technologies. Sustain the value of your EMC Proven Professional Specialist- and Expert-level certification by completing the collection of e-learning and assessment tests at your convenience. Learn more at Gain a practitioner s perspective. Learn from in-depth technical papers, written exclusively by certified EMC Proven Professionals. Articles from our Knowledge Sharing library include topics spanning Archive, to Business Continuity, to Backup, to Cloud, to Virtualization, and more. Learn more at LEAD AND ADVOCATE Establish yourself as an industry thought-leader and mentor. Knowledge Sharing is a platform for you to share your expertise, unique deployments, best practices, or any relevant topic of your interest. Publish your work, receive industry recognition, and become eligible for a free pass to EMC World and cash prizes (up to $5000). Learn more at CONNECT AND COLLABORATE Join a community of the most trusted professionals in the industry. Discuss industry challenges, share your ideas and expertise, find answers, or simply connect. Access Knowledge Sharing articles, join discussions, and register for webcasts and e-seminars hosted by EMC product management and EMC Proven Professionals. Learn more at 18 November 2012: To see special offers, search our full course library, and to purchase online: visit

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