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1 REDEFINE YOURSELF Partner Education Catalog MAY 2015

2 ESVL LEVERAGE HANDS-ON LABS... OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM! Trained and certified EMC Partners can leverage our EMC Education Services Virtual Lab (ESVL). You will benefit from hands-on lab experiences in a safe non-production environment similar to the labs provided in our award-winning. Review and validate planned configuration procedures Refresh and enhance your configuration skills Increase your efficiency Choose from a wide selection of remote lab configurations today! (Partner login required) EDUCATION SERVICES 2 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

3 Updates Table of Contents Welcome to EMC Education Services... 4 EMC Partner Programs 5 Information Storage and Management v2 (EMCISA)...10 Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture (EMCBA) EMCIS Learning Path - Curriculum and exam updates for Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2. EMCPE Learning Path - New Specialist learning path and exam in Advanced Analytics for Data Scientists. EMCSA Learning Path - Curriculum update for Isilon Solutions. New learning path and exam for VMAX3 Solutions. EMCTA Learning Path - New learning path and exam for VMAX3 Solutions. EMCPE Learning Path - New certification track, learning path and exam for Cloud Engineer. EMCPE Learning Path - New learning path and exam for VMAX3 Family. EMCIE Learning Path - New learning path and exam for VMAX3 Solutions. New Product/Technology Specific learning path and exams ViPR, XtremIO, ScaleIO New learning path and updated curriculum for Service Management for ITaaS, Federation Hybrid Cloud, Service Assurance Suite, VMware, Pivotal. Save up to 80% over single course purchases: ELE for Business Partners EMC Proven Professional Cloud Architect (EMCCA) Cloud Infrastructure and Services (EMCCIS) IT as a Service and Virtualized Infrastructure EMC Proven Professional Data Center Architect (EMCDCA) Enterprise Storage Networking...14 Enterprise Backup Recovery EMC Proven Professional Data Science and Big Data Analytics (EMCDSA) Data Science and Big Data Analytics...16 EMC Proven Professional Storage Administrator (EMCSA) NetWorker Avamar...18 Storage Area Network (SAN)...19 VNX Solutions Symmetrix Solutions (VMAX 1&2)...22 VMAX3 Solutions...24 RecoverPoint...25 Isilon Solutions EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect (EMCTA) Isilon Solutions...27 Backup Recovery Solutions VNX Solutions Symmetrix Solutions (VMAX 1&2)...32 VMAX3 Solutions...34 EMC Proven Professional Cloud Engineer (EMCCE) (Partners Only) Hybrid Cloud Solutions Federation...35 EMC Proven Professional Platform Engineer (EMCPE) (Partners Only) Content Addressed Storage (Centera)...36 VNX...37 Symmetrix (VMAX 1&2) VMAX Family...39 Isilon EMC Proven Professional Implementation Engineer (EMCIE) (Partners Only) Avamar NetWorker...43 VNX Solutions...45 Symmetrix Solutions (VMAX 1&2)...47 VMAX3 Solutions...49 RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint/SE...50 Isilon Solutions DataDomain...52 VPLEX...53 Content-Addressed Storage (CAS)...54 Product/Technology Specific ViPR Controller and Data Services 2.x...55 ViPR SRM 3.x Storage Resource Management...56 XtremIO 3.x Flash Storage Solutions...57 ScaleIO 1.x Server-based SAN...58 Others Service Assurance Suite...59 Service Management for ITaaS and Federation Hybrid Cloud Data Domain Installation, Implementation and Administration QuickStart...61 VNX Series Implementation QuickStart Data Protection Advisor...63 VMware Pivotal...65 Welcome to EMC ECD Education Services RSA Training and Certification Online Labs: A new approach to hands-on learning EMC Learning Environment for Business Partners List of EMC Instructor-led Training,, and Video-ILT EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 3

4 Welcome to EMC Education Services With our continued focus on creating a simple, predictable and profitable environment for our Partners, we have made changes to the development path for Partner individuals in Partners will enjoy a broader scope of development courses, tools and skills programs. This improved development process will result in a more efficient and profitable sales team. BUSINESS PARTNER ACADEMY The Business Partner Academy is a centralized location for development resources across Partner types. Here you will have access to training and enablement resources tailored to your specific relationship with EMC. You will be able to access required training applicable to your partnership, as well as optional materials designed to further develop your knowledge of EMC products, solutions, services, and messaging. In addition, you can also explore the enablement resources for different partner types including Federation Partners. ON-BOARDING For those new to their roles or partnering with EMC we offer a recommended orientation program, Fast Start, prior to diving into product and solution training. Fast Start provides an introduction to EMC and the storage industry, as well as information relating to the varying partner types within the Business Partner Program. Leverage this tool within your first few days selling EMC to accelerate your time to productivity. CORE DEVELOPMENT The next step in the development process is the EMC Technologies Program. Students will learn foundational knowledge of EMC products for both Sales and Technical roles, including product introductions and their associated use cases and tools. Additionally, you are provided customer facing collateral such as white board and messaging techniques, demos and other tools to assist in your selling motion. This program enables you to comfortably initiate and lead a sales conversation, while speaking confidently to EMC s portfolio of products, ultimately ensuring that you position the right solution to your customers. There are no required prerequisites for the EMC Technologies program. For those of you who earned a 2014 EMC Technologies credential, there is a 2015 Maintenance track to renew your knowledge and credential. The Maintenance track can be found on the EMC Technologies page under Option 2. At the next level of core development is the EMC Solutions program. These intimate, interactive virtual workshops are based on the existing sales playbooks. The workshops will guide you through specific plays for each solution and teach you how to address your customers business challenges with solution selling. The learning format for these workshops is unlike anything else in our Sales and Presales development portfolio. You will be able to collaborate interactively with both the instructors and your peers through virtual exercises. This will allow you to experience live workshop-like interaction without taking time out of the field for travel. Both EMC Technologies and Converged Infrastructure credentials are required prerequisites for the EMC Solutions program. If returning from 2014 with a credential on Enterprise Hybrid Cloud (EHC), there is a Maintenance track designed to renew your knowledge and credential. The Maintenance track can be found on the EMC Solutions page under Option 2. 4 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

5 EMC Partner Programs EMC created one of the industry s strongest groups of business partners to ensure that our customers achieve the most value from their information infrastructure. EMC Education Services provides programs to help you deliver valuable solutions and services to your customers. EMC s Business Partner Programs serve a select worldwide network of integrators, consultants, hardware and software vendors, resellers, distributors, OEMs, and application service providers. EMC Education Services provides training, accreditation, and certification to enable you to succeed within your preferred business models. The EMC Proven Professional program is a complete readiness solution for EMC employees and partners. Its certification offerings develop and validate expertise to plan, deploy, manage, and fully leveraging EMC solutions. EMC Proven Professional Program Data Scientist (EMCDS) Cloud Architect (EMCCA) Data Center Architect (EMCDCA) Storage Administrator (EMCSA) Technology Architect (EMCTA) Cloud Engineer (EMCCE) Platform Engineer (EMCPE) Implementation Engineer (EMCIE) Product/Technology Specific Application Developer (EMCApD) System Administrator (EMCSyA) Certification Partner Certification 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. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 5

6 EMC Partner Certification EMC Proven Professional is a leading education and certification program in the IT industry. It provides comprehensive coverage of information storage technologies, virtualization, cloud computing, data science/big data analytics, and more through an open curriculum-based approach that focuses on technology concepts and principles that can be applied in all IT environments. In addition, the program offers a role-based series of technology-specific 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 Learning Framework 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. 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 6 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

7 EMC Proven Professional Certification Framework EMC ProvenProfessional Certification Framework is a consistent, measurable means to build and maintain the technical knowledge and skills of information storage and management professionals. Broad and relevant technology coverage ensures wider application of your knowledge 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. Evaluate and recommend information storage solutions based on technology considerations Adapt to changing requirements in evolving IT infrastructures Role-based specialization develops expertise based on best practices EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog 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. Better understand EMC products, software, and solutions Use more features and functions, maximizing investment in EMC products and technologies May 2015 For the latest information visit 7

8 Getting EMC Proven 1. Find your track. Tracks are based on professional role, required knowledge, and are aligned with the type of partnership. 2. Build your foundation. Leverage open curriculum-based education and certification focused on technology concepts and principles applicable to any vendor environment. Information Storage and Management (EMCISA) This unique curriculum focuses on the concepts and principles of storage technology. Develop an understanding of a breadth of information storage technologies found in today s virtualized data center environments, including: Storage Systems Storage Networking Technologies and Virtualization Backup and Recovery, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Storage Security and Management. Cloud Infrastructure and Services (EMCCIS) Develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. The 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. Backup Recovery (EMCBA) This curriculum is focused the following EMC Proven Professional Backup and Recovery Specialty tracks: Technology Architect, Implementation Engineer, and Storage Administrator. If your job focus is solely Backup and Recovery and you are pursuing a Backup Recovery Specialist credential, EMCBA is an appropriate choice at the Associate level. However, if you plan to pursue other storage technology-specific certifications in addition to Backup-Recovery, EMCISA will be ideal. Data Science and Big Data Analytics (EMCDSA) Become an immediate contributor on a data science team. This open course takes a hands-on practitioner s approach to the foundational techniques and tools required for analyzing Big Data. The course focuses on concepts, principles, and techniques applicable to any technology environment and industry and establishes a baseline that can be enhanced by further formal training and additional real-world experience. 3. Choose your Learning Path. EMC Proven Professional offers a variety of paths within your selected role(s). Choose a learning path to fit your particular expertise. For Technical Service Partners Implementation Engineer Track This curriculum challenges partners to experience and validate required configuration and implementation knowledge and skills. Platform Engineer Track This track is focused on Customer Service and Support resources. This curriculum facilitates partners to experience and validate their required maintenance and troubleshooting knowledge and skills. Product/Technology Specific Certifications These apply to a focused set of products or area of technology. In this way, they differ from other Proven Professional tracks which cover a broad range of related technologies for a given role. For Technical Pre-Sales Partners Technology Architect Track This curriculum is for partners to learn and validate their technology expertise and solution design skills. The Solutions Design curriculum enables partners to gather, analyze, design, and propose a solution that fully leverages EMC solutions. For Technical Resources Providing Storage Management Services Storage Administrator Track This curriculum focuses on the ability to manage, recommend, effectively integrate, and use EMC information infrastructure solutions to deliver business results. 4. Acquire Training. Certification-aligned learning paths are conveniently packaged as Partner ValuePaks so that you can purchase the complete curriculum at a partner discount. Partner ValuePaks remove the guesswork from planning and purchasing certification training. Partner Subscriptions are another popular option for those seeking multiple certifications across Associate, Specialist, and Expert, and across multiple roles and specialties. Partner Subscriptions can also be used for VMware courses required to achieve VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Leverage certification-aligned open or EMC Technology Specific Learning Paths 8 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

9 5. Validate your Knowledge and Skills. We offer free practice tests aligned to the certification exams which can be found at Our proctored exams are administered at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. Your certification credentials are securely managed in our EMC Proven Professional CertTracker. Leverage your closest testing center 6. Connect with Us. Discuss industry challenges, share your ideas and expertise, find answers, or simply connect. Access Knowledge Sharing articles, join discussions, and register for webcasts and eseminars hosted by EMC product management and EMC Proven Professionals. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/provenprofessional Follow us: twitter.com/emcproven 7. Enjoy Exclusive Benefits. Once you ve achieved an EMC Proven Professional certification, you join a community of IT professionals who will lead us into the next generation of information and storage management. If that s not enough incentive, you ll also be eligible for exclusive benefits. Knowledge Sharing a platform for certified Proven Professionals to share expertise, unique deployments, best practices, or any relevant topic of interest. Anyone can learn from Knowledge Sharing articles, written exclusively by EMC Proven Professionals, or from our series of informative webcasts. Knowledge Maintenance an exclusive benefit for certified Specialists and Experts that provides proactive notification and no-cost knowledge update through titles to sustain the value of your certification. EMC Proven Professional Logo use on business cards and signatures. Credit towards Masters degree jump start your graduate school goals towards a Master of Information Technology Degree GI Bill Reimbursement receive reimbursement for EMC Proven Professional certification exam fees. EMC Proven Professional Program updates We periodically update our programs and curricula to reflect the changes in the IT storage industry to better accommodate the needs of our employees, customers, and partners. For the latest program and course updates, please visit the education portal at ASSESS Practice Tests Becoming a certified EMC Proven Professional Leveraging the EMC Proven Professional Learning Framework 1. ASSESS your level of expertise Leverage FREE online assessment tests 2. LEARN the technology subject areas in need of further development. Leverage certificationaligned open or EMC Technology Specific Learning Paths 3. VALIDATE your expertise by taking and passing a proctored exam. Leverage your closest PEARSON VUE testing center REVALIDATE Update Certification LEARN Education MAINTAIN Knowledge Maintenance SHARE Best Practices / Innovations VALIDATE Exams / Certification EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 9

10 Information Storage and Management v2 (EMCISA) Benefits Storage Architects, Administrators, or Managers; CIOs or Project Managers; or recent additions to storage and information management teams. You will learn to make informed decisions about storing, managing, and protecting digital information in classic, virtualized, and cloud environments. Prepare for your Associate-Level Certification. Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 3 Evaluate storage architectures and key data center elements in classic, virtualized and cloud environments Explain physical and logical components of a storage infrastructure including storage subsystems, RAID and intelligent storage systems Describe storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, FCoE, NAS and object-based, and unified storage Understand and articulate business continuity solutions backup and replications, along with archive for managing fixed content Explain key characteristics, services, deployment models, and infrastructure components for a cloud computing Describe information security requirements and solutions, and identify parameters for managing and monitoring storage infrastructure in classic, virtualized and cloud environments ASSOCIATE OR receive the same content in the following self-paced modules: Storage System Storage Networking Technologies Backup, Archive, and Replication Cloud Computing Securing and Managing Storage Infrastructure 1s Introduction to information storage, virtualization and cloud computing Key data center elements, Compute, application, and storage virtualization Disk drive & flash drive components and performance RAID, Intelligent storage system and storage provisioning (including virtual provisioning) Fibre Channel SAN components, FC protocol and operations Block level storage virtualization, iscsi and FCIP as an IP-SAN solutions Converged networking option - FCoE Network Attached Storage (NAS) components, protocol and operations File level storage virtualization Object based storage and unified storage platform Business continuity terminologies, planning and solutions Clustering and multipathing architecture to avoid single points of failure Backup and recovery methods, targets and topologies Data deduplication and backup in virtualized environment Fixed content and data archive Local replication in classic and virtual environments Remote replication in classic and virtual environments Three-site remote replication and continuous data protection Cloud benefits, characteristics Services and deployment models Cloud infrastructure components Cloud migration considerations Security threats, and countermeasures in various domains Security solutions for FC-SAN, IP-SAN and NAS environments Security in virtualized and cloud environments Monitoring and managing various information infrastructure components in classic and virtual environments Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and storage tiering ISM v2 VILTS Includes one Video ILT CE-VILTISM $600 Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses CE-eVALPAKISM $ EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

11 Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture (EMCBA) The Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam is an associate-level qualifying exam for the following EMC Proven Professional Backup Recovery Specialty tracks: Storage Administrator. This exam requires the successful candidate to be able to describe concepts and technologies used in backup and recovery environments. Prepare for your Backup Recovery Associate (EMCBA) Certification. Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture (E20-005)* Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Describe backup and recovery terminology Describe backup and recovery operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts, and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages Examine the steps involved in planning for backup and recovery Describe the EMC portfolio of backup products OR receive the same content in in the following self-paced modules: ASSOCIATE Backup Theory 1s Backup and Recovery Overview Backup/Recovery Methods and Operations Information Storage Concepts Introduction to Disks Introduction to Storage Systems Protecting Disks in Arrays Intelligent Storage Systems Direct-Attached Storage SCSI Architecture Storage Area Networks Network-Attached Storage Protecting Data in External Storage Continuous Data Protection Backup Client Backup Storage Node Backup and Recovery Planning Protecting Data in File Systems vs. Applications Databases (Oracle, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint) Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service File Servers Virtualization Client and Remote Office Backups Client Backup and Restore Performance Factors Storage Node Components Protocols Backup to Physical Tape Backup to Disk Backup to Virtual Tape Deduplication Systems Cloud Computing Planning Management and Testing Disaster Recovery Considerations Concepts in Practice: EMC Backup Technologies * Partner ValuePaks will contain the Backup Recovery modules when the choice within associate level certification is applicable, eliminating the need to purchase the package separately. BR Sys&Arch VILTS Includes one Video-ILT Backup Recovery Systems and Arch Inst-Led Includes one Instructor-led course CE-EPROSTARBA $600 Backup Recovery Systems evaluepak Includes five courses CE-ILTBRSA $2,700 CE-eVALPAKBRS $800 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 11

12 Cloud Infrastructure and Services (EMCCIS) Cloud Architect Gain the skills needed to make informed decisions on building and managing cloud infrastructure. The course is ideal for gaining a broad understanding of the cloud computing reference model and the fundamental principles of building a cloud infrastructure. Prepare for your Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate (EMCCIS) Certification. Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2* An open course that covers the principles and concepts of virtualization and cloud infrastructure technologies. Make informed decisions on building and managing a cloud infrastructure. Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2 Exam (E10-002)* Describe cloud computing, its deployment and service models Describe the cloud computing reference model and the key considerations to build a cloud infrastructure Describe the key components and processes required to build physical, virtual, control, and service layers of a cloud infrastructure Describe the service orchestration, business continuity, security, and service management functions for a cloud infrastructure This course includes the following modules: ASSOCIATE Introduction to Cloud Computing Building the Cloud Infrastructure Physical Layer Virtual Layer Control Layer Service and Orchestration Layers Business Continuity Security Service Management Essential characteristics of cloud computing Cloud service models and cloud service brokerage Cloud computing reference model Deployment options and solutions for building cloud infrastructure Considerations for building cloud infrastructure Compute system Storage system architecture Network connectivity Virtual layer functions Virtualization software Resource pool and virtual resources Control layer functions Control software Software-defined approach for managing IT infrastructure Resource optimization techniques Service layer functions Cloud portal Cloud interface standards Protocols for accessing cloud services Service orchestration Cloud service lifecycle Business continuity and service availability Fault tolerance mechanisms Backup and replication Cloud application resiliency Cloud security threats Cloud security mechanisms Governance, risk, and compliance Service portfolio management processes Service operation management processes * E exam is aligned to CIS v2 and E is aligned to CIS. The previous version of the Cloud Infrastructure and Services exam E for EMCCIS will be available until June 30, CIS v2 VILTS Includes one VILT 12 CE-VILTCIS $600 Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2 ILT Includes one Instructor-led course CE-ILTCIS $2,700 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

13 IT as a Service and Virtualized Infrastructure Cloud Architect Deliver virtualization and cloud designs based on business strategies encompassing all key technical domains such as server, storage, networking, and applications. At the Specialist level, demonstrate cross-domain expertise in architecting and designing Virtualized Data Center (VDC) and cloud-ready infrastructures. At the Expert level, focus on designing cloud-based IT service solutions that drive impactful business transformations for the enterprise and service provider organizations. Prepare for your Specialist and Expert-level Cloud Architect Certifications. IT-as-a-Service Expert Exam (E20-918) IT-as-a-Service Planning and Design This expert-level course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design cloud-based IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) solutions. Building on the skills acquired in the Virtual Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Planning and Design specialist-level course, it focuses on business, organizational, governance, technology, and service management aspects from a design-centric perspective. By utilizing lecture, discussions, case studies, design examples, and a series of interactive problem-solving labs, students will learn to design solutions which transform business operations and virtualized data centers into ITaaS environments. The course is applicable to enterprise, service provider, and existing virtualized data center operations considering ITaaS. This course uses an open approach focusing on core concepts, principles, and technologies rather than specific products. To provide context, the course includes EMC specific examples and case studies Describe the IT-as-a-Service business transformational model Perform an IT-as-a-Service assessment and propose a service delivery roadmap Recommend and design an IT-as-a-Service service delivery model Design and defend an IT-as-a-Service solution Recommended pre-requisites: Five or more years of design experience in compute, network and storage, including the design of virtualized infrastructures in support of key cloud attributes Understanding of services lifecycle, cloud delivery and service models concepts. Strongly recommend certifications or skills equivalent to VCP, CCDA and EMCDCA. EXPERT Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Exam (E20-018) Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure This course covers in-depth details and considerations for planning, designing and migrating a traditional data center to Virtualized Data Center (VDC) and Cloud Infrastructures. This course uses an open approach focusing on core concepts, principles, and technologies, rather than specific products. The contents of this course include Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Introduction, Application Asssessment and Migration Planning, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Designing a Virtual Compute Environment, Designing Virtual Storage, Designing Networks in a Virtual Data Center, and Infrastructure-as-a- Service (IaaS). Differentiate between virtualization and Cloud concepts and capabilities including core VDC components and Cloud elements Perform an application inventory and analysis of the existing application environment Recommend strategies for migrating applications to a VDC Examine how key Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) considerations impact VDC or Cloud planning and design Evaluate compute, storage and network virtualization technologies Design a VDC infrastructure to meet established application, business, technology and GRC requirements Define Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Evaluate new management techniques to support services and IaaS SPECIALIST Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2 Exam (E10-002)* Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2* or (5 days) The Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) v2 is an open course that covers the principles and concepts of virtualization and cloud infrastructure technologies. Make informed decisions on building and managing a cloud infrastructure. OR Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE * E exam is aligned to CIS v2 and E is aligned to CIS. The previous version of the Cloud Infrastructure and Services exam E for EMCCIS will be available until June 30, Note: For information about Establishing Service Management for ITaaS and EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud coureses, see page 56. EMCCA 3 Self-paced Stream Partners Only Includes three Video ILT courses for CISv2, VDCCI, and ITaaS. Individual ITaaS Planning & Design VILTS Includes one Video ILT course CE-PTRSPSCA3L $1,700 EMCCA 2 Self-paced Stream Partners Only Includes two Video ILT courses for VDCCI and ITaaS CE-VILTITAAS $1,200 Virtual DataCtr & Infra VILTS Includes one Video ILT course CE-PTRSPSCA2L $1,200 CE-VILTVDCCI $1,200 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 13

14 Enterprise Storage Networking Data Center Architect Benefits architects and cosultants with experience in enterprise storage who plan and design storage networking solutions in both physical and virtual environments. You will learn design practices and considerations for storage networking projects and solutions (FC SAN, IP SAN, and FCoE) as well as design for storage, compute and replication in physical and virtual environments. Prepare for your Data Center Architect (EMCDCA) Certification. Enterprise Storage Networking Specialist Exam for Data Center Architects (E20-026) Enterprise Storage Networking Design The Enterprise Storage Networking Design (ESND) course educates participants about considerations and practices to design storage networking solution for classic and virtualized data center environments. The course also focuses on design practices for storage, compute, and replication solutions. It takes an open approach focusing on technologies, concepts and practices rather than specific products. To provide context, the course utilizes best-of-breed EMC product examples and case studies. Upon completing this course, participants will have the knowledge to design more robust and efficient storage networking infrastructure for their organization, customers, and partners. Module 1: Requirement Analysis and Design Strategy Requirement Gathering and Analysis Developing a Storage Networking Design Strategy Business Value Analysis Implementation and Validation Module 2: Designing FC SAN Fabric Design Models and Considerations Fabric Security Design Considerations Module 3: Designing IP SANs iscsi Design Considerations FCIP Design Considerations Module 4: Designing FCoE Network FCoE Technology Overview FCoE Design Consideration Module 5: Designing Storage System Designing Block-based Storage Considerations for Automated Storage Tiering and Virtual Provisioning Design Considerations for Traditional NAS and Scale-out NAS File Virtualization Designing Object-based and Unified storage Storage Design for Virtualized Server Environment Cloud Storage Considerations Module 6: Designing Host (Compute System) Application, File system, and Database Design Considerations Virtual Compute Design Module 7: Designing Replication Solution Host-based Replication Considerations Array-based Local and Remote Replication Considerations Network-based Replication Considerations Replication in Virtualized Environment SPECIALIST Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE Enterprise StrNetwkg Dgn VILTS Includes one Video-ILT course 14 CE-VILTSND $1,200 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

15 Enterprise Backup Recovery Data Center Architect Benefits architects and consultants with experience in enterprise backup and recovery domains who plan, architect, and deploy backup recovery solutions in physical and virtual environments. Learn design practices and considerations for backup and recovery solution in both physical and virtualized environments as well as design practices for deduplication, data archive and replication solutions. Prepare for your Specialist-level Data Center Architect Certification. Enterprise Backup Recovery Specialist Exam for Data Center Architects (E20-027) Enterprise Backup Recovery Design The Enterprise Backup Recovery Design (EBRD) course educates participants on considerations and practices to design backup recovery solution for classic and virtualized data center environments. The course also focuses on design considerations for data deduplication, Cloud backup, data archiving, and replication solutions. It takes an open approach focusing on technologies, concepts and practices rather than specific products. To provide context, the course utilizes best-of-breed EMC product examples and case studies. Upon completing this course, participants will have the knowledge to design more robust and efficient backup recovery infrastructure for their organization, customers, and partners. Module 1: Business Continuity (BC) Project Lifecycle Requirement Gathering and Analysis Developing BC Strategy and Solutions Business Value Analysis Implementation and Validation Module 2: Backup and Recovery Design Backup Strategy Considerations Backup Infrastructure Design Backup in NAS Environment and Server Configuration Backup Backup Solution Migration Backup Management Considerations Module 3: Data Deduplication Design Deduplication Options Deduplication Sizing Considerations Module 4: Backup Design in Virtualized and Cloud Environments Backup Design in Virtualized Environments Cloud-based Backup Module 5: Data Archiving Design Data Archiving Solution Considerations Archiving Storage Design Cloud Archiving Design Considerations Module 6: Designing Replication Solution Host-based Replication Considerations Array-based Local and Remote Replication Considerations Network Considerations for Remote Replication Network-based Replication Considerations Replication in Virtualized Environment SPECIALIST Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Backup Theory, Information Storage Concepts, Backup Client, Backup Storage Node, Backup and Recovery Planning OR 8 Hrs Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) Describe backup and recovery terminology and operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE Enterprise BR Design VILTS Includes one Video-ILT course CE-VILTIAD $1,200 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 15

16 Data Science and Big Data Analytics Data Scientist Benefits managers of business intelligence, analytics, big data professionals, data and database professionals adding big data analytics to their skills, recent college graduates and graduate students in related discipline looking to move into Data Science. You will learn basic and advanced analytic methods, get an introduction to Data Analytics Lifecycle to address business challenges that leverage big data; big data analytics technology and tools, including MapReduce and Hadoop. Big Data Analytics Specialist Exam (E20-065) Advanced Methods in Data Science and Big Data Analytics MapReduce and Hadoop, Hadoop Ecosystem and NoSQL, Natural Language Processing, Socail Network Analysis, Data Science Theory and Methods, Data Visualization Develop and execute MapReduce functionality Gain familiarity with NoSQL databases and Hadoop Ecosystem tools for analyzing large-scale, unstructured data sets Develop a working knowledge of Natural Language Processing, Social Network Analysis, and Data Visualization concepts Use advanced quantitative methods, and apply one of them in a Hadoop environment Apply advanced techniques to real-world datasets in a final lab SPECIALIST Data Science and Big Data Analytics Exam (E20-007) Data Science and Big Data Analytics Introduction to Big Data Analytics Big Data Overview, State of the Practice in Analytics, The Data Scientist, Big Data Analytics in Industry Verticals Module1: Introduction to Big Data Analytics Overview, State of the Practice in Analytics, The Data Scientist, Big Data Analytics in Industry Verticals Module 2: Data Analytics Lifecycle Discovery, Data Preparation, Model Planning, Model Building, Communicating Results, Operationalizing Module 3: Review of Basic Data Analytic Methods Using R Using R to Look at Data Introduction to R, Analyzing and Exploring Data, Statistics for Model Building and Evaluation Module 4: Advanced Analytics Theory and Methods K-Means Clustering, Association Rules, Linear and Logistic Regression, Naïve Bayesian Classifier, Decision Trees, Time Series Analysis, Text Analysis Module 5: Advanced Analytics Technologies and Tools Analytics for Unstructured Data - MapReduce and Hadoop, The Hadoop Ecosystem, In-database Analytics SQL Essentials, Advanced SQL and MADlib for In-database Analytics Module 6: The Endgame, or Putting it all Together Operationalizing an Analytics Project, Creating the Final Deliverables, Data Visualization Techniques, Final Lab Exercise on Big Data Analytics Immediately participate and contribute as a Data Science Team Member on big data and other analytics projects by: Deploying the Data Analytics Lifecycle to address big data analytics projects Reframing a business challenge as an analytics challenge Applying appropriate analytic techniques and tools to analyze big data, create statistical models, and identify insights thta can lead to actionable results Selecting appropriate data visualizations to clearly communicate analytic insights to business sponsors and analytic audiences Using tools such as: R and RStudio, MapReduce/Hadoop, in-database analytics, Window and MADlib functions Explain how advanced analytics can be leveraged to create competitive advantage and how the data scientist role and skills differ from those of a traditional business intelligence analyst ASSOCIATE DSBDA VILTS Includes one Video-ILT course Adv Analytics DSBD ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led course 16 CE-VILTDSBDA $600 Data Science and Big Data Analytics ILT Includes one Instructor-led course CE-VALPAKDSAA* $5,000 *Model code available June 2015 CE-ILTDSBDA $5,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

17 NetWorker Storage Administrator Benefits any storage professional who deploys and manages NetWorker-based backup and recovery in Windows and/or UNIX environments. Conduct backups over LAN and/or SAN to targets including tape libraries, disk, and cloud storage systems. Gain insight to recoverability and performance. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator NetWorker Certification NetWorker Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-597) NetWorker Installation, Configuration and Administration NetWorker overview, planning and installation, resources and interfaces, performing backups, media management, configuring and managing devices, database management, performing recoveries, cloning and staging, security and administering NetWorker, VSS backups and cluster environments, and recovering a NetWorker server. Install NetWorker and the NetWorker Management Console Use NetWorker administrative interfaces to manage the NetWorker server Configure and perform backups and recoveries Manage media and devices in NetWorker Manage NetWorker databases Configure cloning and staging Configure and run NetWorker reports Describe how to configure VSS and cluster environments for backup and recovery Perform a disaster recovery of the NetWorker server SPECIALIST NetWorker Fundamentals NetWorker overview, operations and capabilities, management, security, features and functions. Provide an overview of the EMC NetWorker data protection solution Describe NetWorker components and roles Explain NetWorker backup and recovery operations Describe NetWorker supported devices Explain NetWorker integration with deduplication technologies and VMware Describe the NetWorker administration and monitoring tools Discuss NetWorker security features Explain how NetWorker meets the challenges of today s backup environments NetWorker Modules Overview Introduction to NetWorker Modules, NetWorker Module Architecture, Database Application Modules, NetWorker Modules for Microsoft Applications, Other NetWorker Application Modules, NetWorker Snapshot Modules Describe the EMC NetWorker Module solution List the advantages of employing EMC NetWorker modules Explain the NetWorker module architecture Describe the functionality of each of the NetWorker modules Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Backup Theory, Information Storage Concepts, Backup Client, Backup Storage Node, Backup and Recovery Planning OR 1s Describe backup and recovery terminology and operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE NetWorker VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and two courses NetWorker ValuePak Includes Instructor-led or and two courses CE-VIDVPKBR $3,000 Backup Recovery Systems evaluepak Includes five courses CE-VALPAKBR $5,500 Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses CE-eVALPAKBRS $800 CE-eVALPAKISM $800 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 17

18 Avamar Storage Administrator Benefits any storage professional who administers and monitors an Avamar backup solution in single and multi-node environments. You will learn to configure EMC Avamar, including Avamar Data Store and Avamar Virtual Edition, and Avamar integration with database applications, NDMP and clustered environments. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator Avamar Certification.. Avamar Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-598) Avamar Management Avamar fundamentals, Avamar administration, Avamar backups, Avamar restores, using enterprise manager and replication, system monitoring and maintenance, logs, troubleshooting, and reporting 3 Days Describe the Avamar advantage over traditional backup systems Define Avamar terminology Describe Avamar system components and processes Describe the Avamar deduplication backup process Install Avamar Administrator and Client software Create a group policy Run on-demand backups from the Avamar Administrator and Avamar Client interfaces Restore files using Avamar Administrator and client interfaces Describe the types of Avamar replication and configure Avamar standard replication Configure and use Avamar Activation Manager and Desktop/Laptop interfaces Describe Avamar server daily maintenance activities: checkpoints, HFS checks, and garbage collection Use Avamar tools to perform system monitoring, maintenance, capacity management, and troubleshooting SPECIALIST Avamar Fundamentals Avamar fundamentals, Avamar backups and restores, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting Describe Avamar features and system components Describe the Avamar deduplication backup process Explain how to perform backups and restores Describe Avamar replication Describe Avamar maintenance activities Describe Avamar monitoring and reporting capabilities Avamar Virtual Edition Overview EMC Avamar fundamentals, EMC Avamar editions, EMC Avamar virtual edition installation Discuss Avamar features and architecture Describe Avamar Virtual Edition server configurations Describe Avamar Virtual Edition requirements and considerations Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Backup Theory, Information Storage Concepts, Backup Client, Backup Storage Node, Backup and Recovery Planning OR 1s Describe backup and recovery terminology and operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE Avamar Mgmt VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and two courses Backup Recovery Systems evaluepak Includes five courses CE-VIDVPKAV $1,800 EMC Avamar Administration ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or and two courses CE-eVALPAKBRS $800 Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses CE-AVAXIADMIN $3,300 CE-eVALPAKISM $ EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

19 Storage Area Network (SAN) Storage Administrator Benefits any storage professional who deploys and manages multi-site, multi-vendor SAN environments. Focus on Connectrix family of switches and host to storage connectivity through single and multi-vendor fabrics, Fibre Channel and iscsi environment scenarios, as well as virtualized environments, and troubleshooting of common management issues. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator Storage Area Network (SAN) Certification. Storage Area Network (SAN) Specialist Exam For Storage Administrators (E20-532) SAN Management Overview, MDS-Series Switch Tools, B-Series Switch Tools, SAN Management, Fabric Configuration, Interoperability Management, Virtualization, SAN Transformation, Troubleshooting and Monitoring Describe the tools and methods for effective SAN Management List the steps to configure a Fibre Channel, FCIP and iscsi SAN Configure SAN switches for single and multi-switch fabrics Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks Connect and configure Inter-Switch Links Demonstrate zoning and other SAN tasks using CLI and GUI-based tools Configure an Interoperable fabric Configure NPIV for virtualization of SAN hosts Troubleshoot and correct common SAN management issues SPECIALIST Connectrix MDS-Series Architecture and Management Overview MDS configuration, basic implementation, and ongoing management interfaces, switch segmentation with VSANs and scalability with SAN extension Identify and contrast the different MDS switch and director models Explain the features and functions offered with MDS NX-OS Explain the FCoE features and functions offered with MDS-Series products Connectrix B-Series Architecture & Management Overview Connectrix B-Series product overview, installation and configuration, FCoE product overview, FCoE installation and configuration. Explain the features and functions of offered with B-Series Fabric O.S Describe the steps required to perform a basic installation of an B-Series switch Explain the FCoE features and functions offered with B-Series products PowerPath Configuration and Administration Features and functionality of PowerPath across multiple UNIX and Windows platforms, for both Symmetrix and storage platform Describe PowerPath architecture and its load balancing policies Explain PowerPath connectivity and configuration in both iscsi and Fibre Channel environments Connectivity Protocols Fibre Channel, iscsi, FCIP, FCoE Define the basic architecture of iscsi, FCIP and FCoE Explain potential SAN topology solutions through examples Symmetrix VMAX Fundamentals Symmetrix architecture, Enginuity and I/O operations, volume types, features, management and business benefits Describe the benefits of Symmetrix arrays Discuss Symmetrix hardware architecture Describe Symmetrix features and management software tools PowerPath Fundamentals Terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage channels Connectrix Fundamentals Storage connectivity overview, SAN architecture and components, SAN fabric topologies, EMC s Connectrix range, securing a SAN, SAN management tools, IP-based SAN extension, SAN technical positioning Components, services, and FC Protocol used in a storage area network Identify fabric topologies and different types of Connectrix Products Explain how to secure a SAN using series-specific solutions VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE SAN VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and eight courses Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses CE-VIDVPKSAN $3,000 SAN ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led and eight courses CE-eVALPAKISM $800 CE-VALPAKSAN $5,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 19

20 VNX Solutions Storage Administrator Benefits storage professionals who are deploying and managing VNX Unified Storage (VNX with MCx and First Generation VNX) in a Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments. Configure and manage VNX Series Block based SAN solutions (FC, iscsi, and FCoE) and File based NAS solutions (NFS and CIFS) in heterogeneous, virtualized, and open systems environments, including array, host access, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapShot and VNX SnapSure solutions. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator VNX Solutions Certification. VNX Solutions Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-547) VNX Unified Storage Management Unisphere security and basic management; storage provisioning and management; managing host access to Block storage; host integration basics; Windows host installation and integration for Block; host installation and integration for Linux; VNX support for virtualized environments; advanced storage concepts; basic network configuration; configuring File systems; exporting File systems to Linux and ESXi; Configuring CIFS; virtual data movers; File system quotas; CIFS features; VNX SnapView snapshots; VNX Block local replication principles; SnapView Snapshot configuration; VNX SnapVIew Clone configuration; VNX SnapSure Implement Unisphere security Provision block-level storage Manage host access to block storage Perform basic host integration tasks for block storage Integrate a Windows host to VNX block storage Integrate a Linux host to VNX block storage Describe VNX support for virtualized environments Implement advanced storage features Configure basic networking for VNX file-level access and more... SPECIALIST VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects VNX Local Protection Suite Fundamentals Local Protection Suite Components, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, VNX SnapShot, RecoverPoint/SE CDP, VNX Local Protection Suite Use Cases Identify Local Protection Suite products; architecture, functions, and theory of operations for Local Protection Suite, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, RecoverPoint/SE CDP Identify how the components in the Local Protection Suite can fulfill a customer requirements for the given use case VNX Remote Protection Suite Fundamentals VNX Remote Protection Suite, VNX MirrorView, VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR Identify Remote Protection Suite products for the VNX Series including VNX MirrorView/A and MirrorView/S, VNX Replicator, and RecoverPoint/SE CRR Describe VNX MirrorView/S and MirrorView/A & VNX Replicator and RecoverPoint?SE CRR architecture, theory of operation, and features VNX Application Protection Suite Fundamentals Replication Manager overview and features & functionality, Data Protection Advisor overview and features & functionality Identify Replication Manager architecture, functions and theory of operations Identify Data Protection Advisor Replication Analysis architecture, functions and theory of operations Identify AppSync architecture, functions and theory of operations VNX FAST Suite Fundamentals Feature, functionality and use cases for FAST Cache and FAST VP Describe FAST Cache architecture, functionality and theory of operations Describe FAST VP architecture, functionality and theory of operations VNX Security and Compliance Suite Fundamentals Security and Compliance suite components, Features and use cases for VNX Host Encryption, File Level Retention, and Event Enabler Describe VNX Host Encryption architecture, function, and operation Describe VNX File Level Retention architecture, function, and operation Describe VNX Event Enabler architecture, function, and operation VNX Unified Storage Provisioning using Wizards Overview on block and file storage provisioning for Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Virtualized environments using Unisphere LUN provisioning Wizards Provision storage pools, RAID groups and LUNs and assign LUNS to hosts using the wizard Provision storage for File and configure file system access to hosts EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices VMware storage environment, ESXi networking and storage, generic VMware storage considerations, specific VNX and Symmetric considerations, tools, APIs, plug-ins. Generic storage considerations for a VMware environment Specific VNX and Symmetrix environment considerations for implementing in a VMware environment Tools, APIs, plug-ins for implementing a VMware environment Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE VNX Unified Sol VVPK VILTS Includes one Video-ILT and eight courses Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses CE-VIDVPKVNX $3,000 VNX Unified Solutions ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led and eight courses CE-eVALPAKISM $800 CE-VALPAKVNX $5, EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

21 VNX Solutions System Administrator EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE VNX File Storage Remote Protection with Replicator VNX Block Storage Remote Protection with MirrorView VNX Unified Storage Performance Workshop VNX Block Storage Performance Workshop EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft Exchange Best Practices EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft SQL Best Practices EMC Storage Integration with Oracle Best Practices EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices Storage Performance Fundamentals VNX Performance Monitoring and Analysis Tools 2 Days 2 Days 3 Days Plan for Disaster Recovery in a Microsoft Windows environment Configure a Microsoft Windows DR plan using EMC VNX for File VDMs and Replicator Implement and test a Microsoft Windows DR plan using EMC VNX for File VDMs and Replicator Manage SAN Copy and Incremental SAN Copy operations Manage MirrorView/A and MirrorView/S operations Discuss Replication Manger Operations Define VNX Unified performance using metrics and workload analysis Identify File-related performance considerations including AVM functionality Identify Block-related performance considerations including FAST and FAST cache Impact of using File features such as SnapSure, Replicator, and Data Deduplication Explain the performance considerations when using SnapView and Clones Describe the impact in using SAN Copy and MirrorView on an application Use VNX Block performance measuring tools Analyze VNX Block performance issues Configure a VNX Block system for performance Determine the impact of using VNX Block Replication Software Define the best practices when deploying Exchange Server 2010 to benefit from the FAST Suite of features on VNX and VMAX arrays Calculate performance and capacity requirements for Exchange Server 2010 in Thin Provisioned and Virtualized environments Identify the considerations and best practices when combining a virtualized Exchange infrastructure with Exchange native database resiliency features Define the core components, roles, and features of Microsoft SQL and SharePoint Server Properly size, deploy, and protect SQL Server on EMC storage arrays Implement best practices for SQL Server on VMware and Hyper-V virtualized environments Discuss the components that make up an Oracle database Explain reasoning behind EMC s stated best practices regarding Oracle databases List the tools and metrics used in measuring database performance Explain how virtualization affects and Oracle storage design List the best practices when replicating an Oracle environment Define the best practices when deploying Exchange Server 2010 to benefit from the FAST Suite of features on VNX and VMAX arrays Calculate performance and capacity requirements for Exchange Server 2010 in Thin Provisioned and Virtualized environments Identify the considerations and best practices when combining a virtualized Exchange infrastructure with Exchange native database resiliency features Define storage performance metrics Identify what information is needed for a workload analysis Describe the use of benchmarking in storage performance Use Block and File performance tools for analysis and troubleshooting Identify host-based tools for performance monitoring Implement Iometer as a benchmarking tool and workload generator Online Labs VNX Unified Storage Management Online Lab* VNX Block Storage Management Online Lab* Lab 2 Days Lab 2 Days Online Labs Participants will configure VNX file level access for Windows and Linux user/application environments via NFS and CIFS; create initial storage system configuration, security and availability using Unisphere; create NAS configurations, including file system creation, export, permissions and quotas in Linux, Vmware ESXi, and Windows environments; and implement local replication solutions. Participants will employ Unisphere management and security, perform storage provisioning, create SAN and iscsi host attach configurations, advanced storage concepts, Unisphere analyzer, and VNX SnapView * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 21

22 Symmetrix Solutions (VMAX 1&2) Storage Administrator Benefits storage professionals implementing EMC VMAX 1/2-based solutions in hetergeneous open systems environments. Drive efficient utilization of your storage resources using Unisphere for VMAX and Solutions Enabler (command line interface). Configure and manage the local and remote data replication capabilities offered by TimeFinder, SRDF, FAST, FTS, and Open Replicator on VMAX 1/2 systems. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator Symmetrix Solutions Certification. Symmetrix Solutions Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-517) Symmetrix VMAX Business Continuity Management Configuration and device masking overview; device creation and mapping; Symmetrix and device attributes; autoprovisioning groups; Virtual Provisioning concepts and planning; Virtual Provisioning with Solutions Enabler; Virtual LUN migration; monitoring Thin Pools; FAST and FAST VP with SYMCLI; Federated Tiered Storage (FTS); Symmetrix configuration with Unisphere for VMAX. Provide an overview of Symmetrix configuration and device masking Create and map VMAX 1/2 devices Describe how to set VMAX 1/2 and device attributes Map and mask devices using autoprovisioning Describe Virtual Provisioning concepts; manage it with Solutions Enabler Monitor thin pools; migrate devices non-disruptively using Virtual LUN Migration Describe FAST and FAST VP concepts; manage them with SYMCLI Describe Federated Tiered Storage Describe VMAX 1/2 configuration with Unisphere for VMAX SPECIALIST Symmetrix VMAX Configuration Management * Configuration and device masking overview; device creation and mapping; Symmetrix and device attributes; autoprovisioning groups; Virtual Provisioning concepts and planning; Virtual Provisioning with Solutions Enabler; Virtual LUN migration; monitoring Thin Pools; FAST and FAST VP with SYMCLI; Federated Tiered Storage (FTS); Symmetrix configuration with Unisphere for VMAX.. Describe and perform TimeFinder/Clone and TimeFinder/Snap operations Describe and perform SRDF operations in Synchronous (SRDF/S) and Asynchronous (SRDF/A) modes using SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX Describe and perform SRDF/Automated Replication (SRDF/AR) operations Describe and perform Open Replicator for Symmetrix (ORS) data replication in Hot/Cold, Push and Pull scenarios Symmetrix VMAX Fundamentals * VMAX 1/2 architecture, Enginuity and I/O operations, volume types, features, management and business benefits Describe the benefits of VMAX 1/2 arrays Discuss VMAX 1/2 hardware architecture Describe VMAX 1/2 features and management software tools Connectrix Fundamentals SAN Architecture and Components, SAN Fabric Topologies, EMC s Connectrix Range, Securing a SAN, SAN Management Tools, IP-Based SAN Extension Components, services, and FC Protocol used in a storage area network Identify Fabric Topologies and different types of Connectrix products Explain how to secure a SAN using series-specific solutions PowerPath Fundamentals Terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage channels Symmetrix VMAX TimeFinder Fundamentals * TimeFinder terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management, TimeFinder Mirror, Clone, and Snap local replication solutions Differentiate TimeFinder solutions: TimeFinder/Snap, TimeFinder/Clone, TimeFinder/Mirror Describe the business benefits and considerations Symmetrix VMAX SRDF Fundamentals * SRDF connections and configurations, modes of operation and SRDF family options, SRDF management software and basic operations Explain SRDF management software offerings and recovery operations Identify and differentiate the SRDF family of products Describe management considerations for deployment of SRDF Symmetrix VMAX Open Replicator and Federated Live Migration Fundamentals * Open Replicator fundamentals, overview of Federated Live Migration List Open Replicator actions and the commonly used options Provide an overview of Federated Live Migration (FLM) Symmetrix VMAX Solutions Enabler Implementation * Installation, options and environment variables, gatekeeper management, Solutions Enabler Daemons Explain the use of gatekeepers and the process of gatekeeper selection Describe the purpose of options files and the usage of environment variables Describe the function of commonly used Solutions Enabler daemons Unisphere for Symmetrix VMAX Implementation and Management * Overview and architecture; documentation and installation; UNIVMAX interface; UNIVMAX administration 3 Hrs Describe Unisphere for VMAX (UNIVMAX) functionality and architecture Install and configure Unisphere for VMAX Navigate the Unisphere for VMAX user interface Perform Unisphere for VMAX administration tasks EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices VMware storage environment, ESXi networking and storage, generic VMware storage considerations, specific VNX and Symmetric considerations, tools, APIs, plug-ins. Generic storage considerations for a VMware environment Specific VNX and VMAX 1/2 environment considerations for implementing in a VMware environment Tools, APIs, plug-ins for implementing a VMware environment Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE 22 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

23 Symmetrix Solutions System Administrator EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-814) Symmetrix VMAX Performance Workshop Symmetrix VMAX Security Concepts 4 Days 40 TU 1.25 Hrs Relate the architecture and I/O handling processes to their performance benefits Performance impact different types of workloads have on architectural components Performance Manager metrics to identify performance bottlenecks & over utilization Make performance-oriented recommendations when allocating new storage or migrating applications Describe storage information security risks Explain the terms used in storage information security: Data-at-rest and Data-in-motion Explain EMC s approach to securing Symmetrix information access Describe the comprehensive auditing and monitoring capabilities available for Symmetrix security EXPERT Symmetrix VMAX SRDF/Star and Cascaded SRDF Solutions Describe Cascaded SRDF Solutions including SRDF/EDP Describe underlying technologies that support SRDF/Star Describe SRDF/Star EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft Exchange Best Practices Define the best practices when deploying Exchange Server 2010 to benefit from the FAST Suite of features on VNX and VMAX arrays Calculate performance and capacity requirements for Exchange Server 2010 in Thin Provisioned and Virtualized environments Identify the considerations and best practices when combining a virtualized Exchange infrastructure with Exchange native database resiliency features EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft SQL Best Practices Define the core components, roles, and features of Microsoft SQL and SharePoint Server Properly size, deploy, and protect SQL Server on EMC storage arrays Implement best practices for SQL Server on VMware and Hyper-V virtualized environments EMC Storage Integration with Oracle Best Practices Discuss the components that make up an Oracle database Explain reasoning behind EMC s stated best practices regarding Oracle databases List the tools and metrics used in measuring database performance Explain how virtualization affects and Oracle storage design List the best practices when replicating an Oracle environment Symmetrix Mgmt VVPK VILTS Includes one Video-ILT ( marked * included in ValuePak) Symmetrix BC VVPK VILTS Includes one Video-ILT ( marked included in ValuePak) CE-VIDVPKSMGT $3,000 Symmetrix Management ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led course ( marked * included in ValuePak) CE-VIDVPKBC $3,000 Bus. Cont for Symmetrix ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or one ( ) and five self-paced courses. CE-VALPAKSMGT $5,500 CE-VALPAKBC $5,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 23

24 VMAX3 Solutions Storage Administrator These courses benefit any storage professional who deploys and manages the VMAX 3 cloud data platform. You will learn the architecture, features, functions, and management options of VMAX 3. You will also learn to implement Solutions Enabler and Unisphere for VMAX to manage VMAX 3 arrays. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator VMAX3 Solutions certification. VMAX 3 Solutions Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-507) VMAX3 Configuration Management Configuration management overview, virtual provisioning and FAST concepts, device creation and port management, stroage allocation using autoprovisioning groups, monitoring and workload planning with Unisphere for VMAX, enas overview and management, management in a virtualized environment 3 Days Provide an overview of VMAX3 configuration and storage provisioning Describe virtual provisioning concepts & automated tiering in VMAX3 arrays Create VMAX3 thin devices; Manage ports and port characteristics Perform service level objective based provisioning to hosts Set/change Host I/O limits, SLO and Workload Type Monitor Storage Resource Pools and SLO Compliance Use Unisphere for VMAX for Workload Planning Provide an overview of the enas solution for VMAX3 Arrays Manage enas; Provide an overview of VMAX3 storage management in a virtualized environment SPECIALIST VMAX3 Business Continuity Management TimeFinder SnapVX operations, SRDF/Synchronous operations, SRDF/ Asynchronous operations 2 Days Describe and perform TimeFinder SnapVX operations with SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX in physical and virtualized environments Describe and perform SRDF operations in Synchronous (SRDF/S) and Asynchronous (SRDF/A) modes using SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX in physical and virtualized environments VMAX3 Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 storage systems, overview of architecture, features, and functionality Describe the VMAX3 solution, its business benefits and advantages List the VMAX3 platforms and their differences Describe the VMAX3 hardware architecture VMAX3 Solutions Enabler Implementation Overview of the installation of Solutions Enabler on Windows and UNIX platforms, usage of common options and environment variables that govern the behavior of Solutions Enabler Describe installation of Solutions Enabler Describe licenses management Explain the purpose of Options Files and Environment Variables Describe the principles behind Gatekeeper Management Describe the functions of commonly used Solutions Enabler Daemons Describe the purpose of Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance VMAX3 Unisphere for VMAX3 Implementation and Management Configuration, management, and performance monitoring of VMAX family arrays using Unisphere for VMAX, a simple, intuitive, browser-based user interface. Describe Unisphere for VMAX functionality and architecture Install Unisphere for VMAX Navigate the Unisphere for VMAX user interface Perform Unisphere for VMAX administration tasks Perform Service Level Based Provisioning with VMAX3 Arrays VMAX3 Local Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Local replication offerings, overivew of TImefinder architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the EMC TimeFinder Product Identify key use cases of the TimeFinder product Explain the TimeFinder SnapVX architecture Explain the details of SnapVX Snapshots Describe the Linking to Point-In-Time copies List the TimeFinder SnapVX operations Describe management options and capabilities VMAX3 Remote Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Remote replication offerings, overview of SRDF architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the SRDF solutions offered by EMC Identify key use cases for SRDF support Explain SRDF Topologies and architecture List hardware and software options Describe features and hardware modules Describe management options and capabilities Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE VMAX3 Management and Business Continuity Video ValuePak Includes two Video ILT and five self-paced courses. Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses 24 CE-VIDVPKVMAX3MAN $3,000 VMAX3 Management and Business Continuity ValuePak Includes two Instructor-Led or one course, and five self-paced courses. CE-eVALPAKISM $800 CE-VALPAKVMAX3MAN $5,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

25 RecoverPoint learning path benefits any storage professional who manages EMC RecoverPoint local and remote replication. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator RecoverPoint Certification. RecoverPoint Storage Administrator RecoverPoint Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-545) RecoverPoint Management RecoverPoint overview, consistency groups, failover and failback operations, advanced configurations (SANTap and Cluster), event notification, and troubleshooting RecoverPoint Fundamentals Overview of EMC RecoverPoint, architecture of EMC RecoverPoint, planning and design considerations implementation overview 3 Days Articulate and explain both design and architecture principles of the RecoverPoint platform Implement the RecoverPoint appliance/solution in complex EMC SAN environments Provide details and knowledge transfer on conducting both Local Protection and Remote Protection configuration and operations Describe the RecoverPoint solution and its benefits Explain how RecoverPoint provides a recovery solution for a virtualized Data Center Describe RecoverPoint application support and integration Describe the RecoverPoint architecture and terms SPECIALIST Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE RecoverPoint VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and one courses Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses CE-VIDVPDRP $1,800 RecoverPoint ValuePak Includes one Instructor-Led or and one courses. CE-eVALPAKISM $800 CE-VALPAKRP $3,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 25

26 Isilon Solutions Storage Administrator Benefits storage professionals involved with administration of Isilon storage cluster. Configure network, physical and logical layout, basic and advanced SMB, NFS client access; gain the knowledge for FTP, HTTP configurations; data protection/replication in single and multi-cluster implementations, archive deployment, snapshots and replication, SNMP integration, data protection, analytics, support and monitoring, and troubleshooting. Products covered include OneFS v7.2.x, InsightIQ 3.x, Isilon S-, X-, NL-, and HD-Series nodes. Prepare for your Specialist-level Storage Administrator Isilon Solutions Certification. Isilon Solutions Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-559) Isilon Administration and Management Isilon cluster, cluster layout and access, file access, storage management, application integration, monitoring, troubleshooting Understand the overall Isilon cluster architecture Explain the cluster layout and different types of access Navigate the details of file access Demonstrate an understanding of storage managementrestore files using Avamar Administrator and client interfaces Execute application integration Utilize the tools to perform cluster monitoring Identify the situations, symptoms, and resolutions to troubleshooting a cluster SPECIALIST Isilon Fundamentals Isilon introduction, architecture overview, hardware overview, feature overview and use cases for SmartPools, SnapshotIQ, SyncIQ, SmartConnect, SmartQuotas, SmartLock, InsightIQ Discuss the Isilon scale-out NAS platform offered by EMC and the business requirements it is designed to meet Explain Isilon architecture Describe Isilon hardware options Describe Isilon features and software modules Isilon Installation and Initial Configuration Product documentation, tools, and support; node installation and cabling; initial cluster configuration; cluster testing and verification; Isilon remote support Describe project scope and locate documentation to complete installation Perform the physical installation and initial power-up of an Isilon cluster Perform the initial configuration of an Isilon cluster Perform testing and verification of the cluster installation Configure Isilon Remote Support Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE ADVANCED COURSES Isilon Advanced Administration System commands, log analysis, sound practices, advanced cluster monitoring, network troubleshooting, SmartConnect issues, disaster recovery, upgrades, data layout and protection, performance issues. Isilon Solution VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and two courses Information Storage & Mgmt. v2 evaluepak Includes five courses 26 CE-VIDVPKISAM $3,000 Isilon Admin. and Mgmt. ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led and two courses CE-eVALPAKISM $800 CE-VPISILONAM $5,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

27 Isilon Solutions Technology Architect For any EMC Partner, solution architect, and consultant involved with Isilon scaled-out storage platform, data integrity, role-based administration, caching, identification, authentication, and architecture, performance, tiering, and data protection, Isilon software, requirements gathering, architectural and implementation considerations, sizing guidelines, horizontal and vertical markets and their sizing considerations. Prepare for your Specialist-level Technology Architect Isilon Solutions Certification. Isilon Infrastructure Specialist Exam (E20-555) Isilon Infrastructure Solutions Isilon scale-out storage platform opportunities, use cases, exceptions, value, big data in industry verticals; architecture, scalability, availability, considerations for caching, jobs, statistics/monitoring; SmartConnect for Isilon Network connectivity; performance, tiering, and data protection; Isilon Local Data Protection with SnapshotIQ and SyncIQ Isilon Solutions Design Requirement analysis and design strategy; workload analysis; solutions design theory, guidelines, and considerations; business tools; competition and objection handling; horizontal and vertical markets; building a solutions design document 16 Hours 24 Hours Immediately participate on customer calls and propose working solutions for an EMC Isilon scale-out solution by determining and discussing the advantages of Isilon s clustered storage architecture Understand the underlying architecture and the components related to the customer s requirements Demonstrate how the EMC Isilon software modules impact a customer s needs Plan a scale-out storage solution based on customer requirements and business value justification Use data collection tools to document the IT environment Understand design general guidelines and considerations for industry and IT specific requirements related to scale-out storage solutions Create a design document to be used by Implementation engineers for the Isilon solution SPECIALIST Isilon Fundamentals Introduction, architecture overview, hardware and software overview, One FS modules Discuss the Isilon scale-out NAS solution offered by EMC Explain Isilon architecture Describe Isilon hardware options Describe Isilon features and software modules Explain Isilon management Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCTA-Isilon Self-Paced PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, two Video ILT* and one course CE-SPSTA-ISIL $1,000 (10 TU) *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 27

28 Backup Recovery Solutions Technology Architect For any EMC Partner who designs and architects backup and recovery solutions including NetWorker, Avamar, Data Protection Advisor (DPA), and EMC Disk Library. To achieve EMCTA Backup and Recovery Solutions specialist level certification, individuals are required to pass both E and E Technology Architect Backup Recovery Solutions Design Exam (E20-329) EMC Backup Recovery Solutions Design Backup and Recovery Infrastructure Concepts, Assessing the Environment, Data Protection Advisor Solutions Design, Avamar Solutions Design, Disk Library Solutions Design, Data Domain Solutions Design, NetWorker Solutions Design Identify the infrastructure aspects affecting the design of a backup and recovery solution Describe the methods used to assess customer environments, including important items needed to design a solution Define key information points for solutions using Data Protection Advisor, Avamar, Disk Library, Data Domain and NetWorker Identify design and sizing best practices for the products listed above Backup Recovery Solutions Specialist Exam for Technology Architects (E20-591)) SPECIALIST EMC Backup Recovery Infrastructure Solutions Backup and Recovery Solutions Overview, Data Protection Advisor, NetWorker, Avamar, EMC Disk Library, Data Domain Define common terms used in a backup and recovery solution Distinguish the different technologies used in a backup and recovery solution Describe the EMC backup and recovery portfolio Identify product positioning, architecture, benefits, options, features and use cases Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Backup Theory, Information Storage Concepts, Backup Client, Backup Storage Node, Backup and Recovery Planning 1s Describe backup and recovery terminology and operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages OR Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE ADDITIONAL COURSES NetWorker Microsoft Applications Implementation and Management Data Protection Advisor Implementation and Management Data Protection Advisor Custom Reporting NetWorker Module for Database and Applications EMC NetWorker Module for SAP R/3 with Oracle EMC NetWorker De-Duplication 4 Days 3 Days 2 Days 3 Days EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications, release 2.3, installation, configuration, backup and recovery. Prior knowledge of EMC NetWorker software is a prerequisite as this course only focuses on the NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications. This course covers implementation and management tasks related to the Data Protection Advisor product. Learners will be presented to the procedures of installing the different DPA components (server and collectors) on different platforms using different database types. Build custom reports with Data Protection Advisor, using DPA data sources and external data sources, operators, query nodes and external alerts. Pre-requisite DPA implementation and management exposure is mandatory as this course takes a deeper dive into the custom reporting subject. This introductory course provides an overview of features and functionality introduced with the EMC NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications release 1.0. Prior knowledge of EMC NetWorker software is a prerequisite as this course only focuses on the NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications. The EMC NetWorker Module for SAP R/3 with Oracle course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to install, configure, and manage the NetWorker backup module for SAP R/3 with Oracle. This course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to configure and manage NetWorker de-duplication backups. EMCTA-BR Sol. Stream Self-Paced PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, two Video ILTs* and one courses. Choose between Information Storage and Management v2 course and Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture course for Associate level. 28 CE-SPSTA-BR $1,000 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

29 Backup Recovery Solutions Technology Architect EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE Backup Recovery Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects (E20-891) Backup Recovery Solutions Avamar to Data Domain Integration Avamar to Data Domain Capabilities and Considerations, Integrating Data Domain with Avamar Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for Avamar to Data Domain integration Describe how to integrate Data Domain with Avamar in a backup and recovery environment Backup Recovery Solutions NetWorker to Avamar Integration NetWorker to Avamar Integration Capabilities and Use Cases, Configuring NetWorker to Avamar Integration Identify design considerations and best practices for NetWorker to Avamar integration Describe how to integrate Avamar with NetWorker in a backup and recovery environment EXPERT Backup Recovery Solutions NetWorker to Data Domain Integration NetWorker to Data Domain Integration Capabilities and Use Cases, Configuring NetWorker Integration with Data Domain Identify design considerations and best practices for NetWorker to Data Domain integration Describe how to integrate Data Domain with NetWorker in a backup and recovery environment Backup Recovery Solutions Microsoft Exchange Integration Microsoft Exchange Data Protection Fundamentals, NetWorker Integration with Microsoft Exchange, Avamar Integration with Microsoft Exchange Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for Microsoft Exchange database backup and recovery Describe how to integrate a Microsoft Exchange database backup and recovery environment with EMC backup products Backup Recovery Solutions Microsoft SharePoint Integration Application Data Protection Fundamentals, NetWorker Integration with Microsoft SharePoint, Avamar Integration with Microsoft SharePoint Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for Microsoft SharePoint application backup and recovery Describe how to integrate a Microsoft SharePoint backup and recovery environment with EMC backup products Backup Recovery Solutions Microsoft SQL Integration Microsoft SQL Backup Fundamentals, Options for Integrating with EMC Products, NetWorker Integration with Microsoft SQL, Avamar Integration with Microsoft SQL Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for Microsoft SQL database backup and recovery Describe how to integrate a Microsoft SQL database backup and recovery environment with EMC backup products Backup Recovery Solutions Oracle Integration Oracle Data Protection Fundamentals, NetWorker Integration with Oracle, Avamar Integration with Oracle, Data Domain Integration with Oracle Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for Oracle database backup and recovery Describe how to integrate an Oracle database backup and recovery environment with EMC backup products Backup Recovery Solutions NDMP Integration NAS and NDMP Data Protection Fundamentals, Options for Integration with EMC Products, NetWorker Integration with NDMP, Avamar Integration with NDMP Define the NDMP protocol Identify NAS specific design considerations and best practices for backup and recovery of NAS devices Describe how to integrate NAS devices with NDMP and EMC backup products Backup Recovery Solutions VMware Integration Application Data Protection Fundamentals, Options for Integration with EMC Products, NetWorker Integration with VMware, Avamar Integration with VMware Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for VMware backup and recovery Describe how to integrate VMware backup and recovery environments with EMC backup products Backup Recovery Solutions IBM Domino Integration Lotus Domino Backup Fundamentals, Options for Integrating with EMC Products, NetWorker Integration with Lotus Domino, Avamar Integration with Lotus Domino Identify design considerations and product specific best practices for Lotus Domino backup and recovery Describe how to integrate a Lotus Domino backup and recovery environment with EMC backup products Online Labs Backup Recovery Solutions - Microsoft Applications Integration Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab workshop is part of the Backup Recovery Solutions curriculum. During this workshop, participants will explore lab scenarios based on the Backup Recovery Solutions Microsoft applications integration elearning courses. The workshop provides hands-on experience in integrating database applications and technologies in solutions using EMC backup and recovery products through a lab environment. Backup Recovery Solutions - Oracle, NDMP, and VMware Integration Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab workshop is part of the Backup Recovery Solutions curriculum. During this workshop, participants will explore lab scenarios based on the Backup Recovery Solutions Oracle, VMware and NDMP integration elearning courses.the workshop provides hands-on experience in integrating database applications and technologies in solutions using EMC backup and recovery products through a lab environment. Backup Recovery Solutions - Multi-product Integration Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab workshop is part of the Backup Recovery Solutions curriculum. During this workshop, participants will explore lab scenarios based on the Backup Recovery multi-product integration elearning courses. The workshop provides hands-on experience in integrating database applications and technologies in solutions using EMC backup and recovery products through a lab environment. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 29

30 VNX Solutions Technology Architect For EMC Partners who design and architect unified storage solutions using the EMC VNX Series storage platform. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences and formal recognition required for a credible pre-sales technical architect to design and architect EMC VNX Series Block (FC, iscsi and FCOE) and File (NFS, pnfs and CIFS) based storage solutions in heterogeneous virtualized open systems environments. Prepare for your Specialist-level VNX Solutions Technology Architect Certification. VNX Solution Design Exam for Technology Architects (E20-324) VNX Unified Storage Solutions Design Unisphere Security and Basic Management; Storage System Provisioning and management; Host integration and access to Block storage; Host installation and integration for Block, advanced storage concepts; VNX Block Local Replication; Data Mover Networking; Virtual Data Movers; Configuring and Exporting File Systems; Configuring CIFS; VNX SnapSure; Data Mover Failover EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft Exchange Best Practices Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Overview, storage design, virtualization best practices Describe the configuration and management of EMC VNX Series Block, File, and Unified systems Position VNX Series features and technologies that solve customer problems Demonstrate the key features and management of a VNX Unified Storage solution Define the best practices when deploying Exchange Server 2010 Calculate performance and capacity requirements for Exchange Server 2010 in Thin Provisioned and Virtualized environments; Identify the considerations and best practices SPECIALIST EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft SQL Best Practices SQL server overview, SQL server sizing and array based replication, SQL server virtualization Define the core components, roles, and features of Microsoft SQL and SharePoint Server Properly size, deploy, and protect SQL Server on EMC storage arrays Implement best practices for SQL Server on VMware and Hyper-V virtualized environments EMC Storage Integration with Oracle Best Practices The Oracle environment, Oracle storage layout best practices, virtualization best practices/considerations Discuss the components that make up an Oracle database Explain reasoning behind EMC s stated best practices regarding Oracle databases List the tools and metrics used in measuring database performance Explain how virtualization affects and Oracle storage design EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices VMware storage environment, ESXi networking and storage, generic VMware storage considerations, specific VNX and Symmetric considerations, tools, APIs, plug-ins. Generic storage considerations for a VMware environment Specific VNX and Symmetrix considerations for implementing in a VMware environment Tools, APIs, plug-ins for implementing a VMware environment VNX Solutions Specialist Exam for Technology Architects (E20-545) VNX Unified Storage Infrastructure Solutions Data Gathering; Tools; Analysis; Storage Design Best Practices; Design Best Practices for Business Continuity Gather information a given IT storage environment and customer storage requirements Use tools to analyze a given IT storage environment as a baseline for designing a solution Describe best practices for designing a VNX series solution in Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and virtualized server environments (VMware, Xen, HyperV) Use tools and best practices to design Block-only, File-only and Unified solutions based on customer expectations for capacity, performance, protection, and availability. Describe best practices for designing VNX series business continuity solutions VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects VNX Local Protection Suite Fundamentals Local Protection Suite Components, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, RecoverPoint/SE CDP, VNX Local Protection Suite Use Cases Identify Local Protection Suite products; architecture, functions, and theory of operations for Local Protection Suite, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, RecoverPoint/SE CDP Identify how the components in the Local Protection Suite can fulfill a customer requirements for the given use case VNX Remote Protection Suite Fundamentals VNX Remote Protection Suite, VNX MirrorView, VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/ SE CRR Describe VNX MirrorView/S and MirrorView/A architecture, theory of operation, and features Describe VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR architecture, theory of operation, and features VNX Application Protection Suite Fundamentals Replication Manager overview and features & functionality, Data Protection Advisor overview and features & functionality Identify Replication Manager architecture, functions and theory of operations Identify Data Protection Advisor Replication Analysis architecture, functions and theory of operations VNX FAST Suite Fundamentals Feature, functionality and use cases for FAST Cache and FAST VP Describe FAST Cache architecture, functionality and theory of operations Describe FAST VP architecture, functionality and theory of operations VNX Security and Compliance Suite Fundamentals Overview, host encryption, file level retention, common event enabler Describe VNX Host Encryption architecture, function, and operation Describe VNX File Level Retention architecture, function, and operation Describe Common Event Enabler architecture, function, and operation Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE 30 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

31 VNX Solutions Technology Architect EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE VNX Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects (E20-880) VNX Unified Storage Performance Workshop Define VNX Unified performance using metrics and workload analysis Identify File-related performance considerations including AVM functionality Identify Block-related performance considerations including FAST and FAST cache Impact of using File features such as SnapSure, Replicator, and Data Deduplication Explain the performance considerations when using SnapView and Clones Describe the impact in using SAN Copy and MirrorView on an application EXPERT Storage Performance Fundamentals Define storage performance metrics Identify what information is needed for a workload analysis Describe the use of benchmarking in storage performance VNX Performance Monitoring and Analysis Tools Use Block and File performance tools for analysis and troubleshooting Identify host-based tools for performance monitoring Implement Iometer as a benchmarking tool and workload generator EMCTA-VNX Sol. Stream Self-Paced PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, two Video ILT*, and four courses. EMCTA-VNX Exp Spaced Strm PartnerONLY Includes one Video ILT* and two self-paced courses. CE-SPSTA-VNX $1,000 CE-SPSTA-VNXE $1,000 EMCTA-VNX Sol Exp Inst-Led PartnerONLY *Check online for USB availability and price Includes one Instructor-led and two self-paced courses. CE-VALTA-VNXE $2,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 31

32 Symmetrix Solutions (VMAX 1&2) Technology Architect For any EMC Partner who designs and architects Symmetrix 1/2 solutions in open systems environments; including local and remote replication technologies and configuration using Solutions Enabler and Unisphere for VMAX. This certification aligned curriculum offers required knowledge and formal validation for a credible pre-sales technical individual. Gather, analyze, design, and propose a solution that fully leverages the capabilities of Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 to meet a customer s complex storage needs. Symmetrix Solutions Design Exam for Technology Architects (E20-326) Symmetrix VMAX Solutions Design Data Collection and Design Tools; Best Practices for Symmetrix VMAX; Design FAST and FAST VP Solutions with Tier Advisor; Designing TimeFinder Solutions; Remote Replication Network Connectivity; Designing SRDF/S and SRDF/A Solutions Business Continuity Solutions Designer (BCSD) for Symmetrix VMAX SRDF Overview of BCSD application, its purpose, software pre-requisites, download/install process, usage, and modeling an SRDF solution Gather the information required to design a VMAX 1/2 solution Describe the tools used to collect data and model VMAX 1/2 Solutions Use EMC best practices to design a VMAX 1/2 Solution Design a FAST/FAST VP Solution; Design Local Replication Solutions using EMC TimeFinder Family of products; Design EMC Open Replicator Solutions Describe the various network topologies used in SRDF environments Identify purpose of BCSD application, its software requirements, required access and support resources, download and install process Identify BCSD input information requirements; Describe how BCSD models an SRDF solution SPECIALIST EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft Exchange Best Practices Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Overview, storage design, virtualization best practices Define the best practices when deploying Exchange Server 2010 Calculate performance and capacity requirements for Exchange Server 2010 in Thin Provisioned and Virtualized environments; Identify the considerations and best practices EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft SQL Best Practices SQL server overview, SQL server sizing and array based replication, SQL server virtualization Define the core components, roles, and features of Microsoft SQL and SharePoint Server Properly size, deploy, and protect SQL Server on EMC storage arrays Implement best practices for SQL Server on VMware and Hyper-V virtualized environments EMC Storage Integration with Oracle Best Practices The Oracle environment, Oracle storage layout best practices, virtualization best practices/ considerations Discuss the components that make up an Oracle database Explain reasoning behind EMC s stated best practices regarding Oracle databases List the tools and metrics used in measuring database performance Explain how virtualization affects and Oracle storage design EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices VMware storage environment, ESXi networking and storage, generic VMware storage considerations, specific VNX and Symmetric considerations, tools, APIs, plug-ins. Generic storage considerations for a VMware environment Specific VNX and VMAX 1/2 considerations for implementing in a VMware environment Tools, APIs, plug-ins for implementing a VMware environment Symmetrix Solutions Specialist Exam for Technology Architects (E20-515) Symmetrix VMAX Infrastructure Solutions VMAX 1/2 Configuration and Device Masking Overview, Device Creation and Mapping, Virtual Provisioning Concepts, Planning and Operations Autoprovisioning Groups, Virtual LUN Migration, Implementing and Managing FAST/FAST VP using SYMCLI and SMC, TimeFinder/ Clone, TimeFinder/Snap Operations, SRDF/Synchronous & Asynchronous Operations Configure VMAX 1/2 family arrays, prepare them for host access Deploy and manage local and remote replication solutions for business continuity needs Use SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX (UNIVMAX) graphical user interface Design solutions with VMAX 1/2, FAST/FAST VP, Local Replication using EMC TimeFinder products, Open Replicator Solutions, Remote Replication using SRDF Symmetrix VMAX Open Replicator and Federated Live Migration Fundamentals * Open Replicator fundamentals, overview of Federated Live Migration List Open Replicator actions and the commonly used options Provide an overview of Federated Live Migration (FLM) Symmetrix VMAX SRDF Fundamentals SRDF connections and configurations, modes of operation and SRDF family options, SRDF management software and basic operations Explain SRDF management software offerings and recovery operations Identify and differentiate the SRDF family of products Describe management considerations for deployment of SRDF Symmetrix VMAX TimeFinder Fundamentals TimeFinder terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management, TimeFinder Mirror, Clone, and Snap local replication solutions Differentiate TimeFinder solutions: TimeFinder/Snap, TimeFinder/Clone, TimeFinder/Mirror Describe the business benefits and considerations PowerPath Fundamentals PowerPath terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management Features and benefits of PowerPath in an open systems host environment Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage channels Connectrix Fundamentals SAN Architecture and Components, SAN Fabric Topologies, EMC s Connectrix Range, Securing a SAN, SAN Management Tools, IP-Based SAN Extension Components, services, and FC Protocol used in a Storage Area Network Identify Fabric Topologies and different types of Connectrix Products Explain how to secure a SAN using series-specific solutions Symmetrix VMAX Fundamentals VMAX 1/2 architecture, Enginuity and I/O operations, management and business benefits Describe the benefits of VMAX 1/2 arrays; Discuss VMAX 1/2 hardware architecture Describe VMAX 1/2 features and management software tools Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples 32 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit ASSOCIATE

33 Symmetrix Solutions Technology Architect EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects (E20-816) Symmetrix VMAX SRDF/Star and Cascaded SRDF Solutions This course covers 3-data-center SRDF solutions comprising Cascaded SRDF, SRDF/EDP and SRDF/Star in Open Systems environments. Underlying SRDF technologies used to implement Star are discussed in detail. Symmetrix VMAX Security Concepts This course provides participants with a conceptual approach to Symmetrix storage data security and its implications in view of government regulations and possible violations due to the high degree of technology available to aid unauthorized information access. EXPERT Symmetrix VMAX Performance Workshop 4 Days This course analyzes the performance of Symmetrix DMX and VMax-series arrays using ControlCenter Performance Manager v6.1 and Symmetrix Performance Analyzer v1.1. Through extensive discussion of Symmetrix architecture, you will learn how data is processed by each component and which workload characteristics produce the highest levels of performance. ADDITIONAL COURSES Replication Manager Workshop This workshop gives the student the opportunity to install, administer, operate, and troubleshoot Replication Manager. The focus will be on working with replications of file systems in the lab environment. EMCTA Symm. Sol. Stream PartnersONLY Includes Associate level, two Video ILT*, and nine courses. EMCTA-Sym Exp SPaced Strm PartnerONLY Includes one Video ILT* and two courses. CE-SPSTA-SBC $1,000 CE-SPSTA-SYME $1,000 EMCTA-Sym Sol Exp Inst-Led PartnerONLY *Check online for USB availability and price Includes one Instructor-led and two courses CE-VALTA-SYME $2,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 33

34 For any EMC Partner who designs and architects VMAX 3 solutions. The learning path focuses on positioning solutions including array configuration and business continuity management of EMC VMAX 3 storage arrays in heterogeneous open systems and virtual environments. VMAX3 Solutions Technology Architect VMAX3 Solutions Specialist Exam for Technology Architects (E20-542) VMAX 3 Infrastructure Solutions VMAX3 Solutions overview, virtual provisioning and FAST concepts, device creation and port management, storage allocation using autoprovisioning groups, monitoring and workload planning with Unisphere for VMAX, enas overview, enas management, management in a virutalized environment, TimeFinder SnapVX operations, SRDF/Synchronous operations, SRDF/Asynchronous operations Provide an overview of VMAX3 configuration and storage provisioning Describe virtual provisioning concepts and automated tiering in VMAX3 arrays Demonstrate the creation of VMAX3 thin devices Demonstrate the management of ports and port characteristics Demonstrate service level objective based provisioning to hosts Demonstrate the management of Host I/O limits, SLO and Workload Type Monitor Storage Resource Pools and SLO Compliance Use Unisphere for VMAX for Workload Planning Provide an overview of the enas solution for VMAX3 Arrays Demonstrate the management of enas Provide an overview of VMAX3 storage management in a virtualized environment Describe & demonstrate TimeFinder SnapVX operations in traditional and virtualized environments Describe and demonstrate SRDF operations in Synchronous (SRDF/S) and Asynchronous (SRDF/A) modes in traditional and virtualized environments SPECIALIST VMAX 3 Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 storage systems, overview of architecture, features, and functionality Describe the VMAX3 solution, its business benefits and advantages List the VMAX3 platforms and their differences Describe the VMAX3 hardware architecture VMAX 3 Solutions Enabler Implementation Overview of the installation of Solutions Enabler on Windows and UNIX platforms, usage of common options and environment variables that govern the behavior of Solutions Enabler Describe installation of Solutions Enabler Describe licenses management Explain the purpose of Options Files and Environment Variables Describe the principles behind Gatekeeper Management Describe the functions of commonly used Solutions Enabler Daemons Describe the purpose of Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance VMAX 3 Unisphere for VMAX3 Implementation and Management Configuration, management, and performance monitoring of VMAX family arrays using Unisphere for VMAX, a simple, intuitive, browser-based user interface. Describe Unisphere for VMAX functionality and architecture Install Unisphere for VMAX Navigate the Unisphere for VMAX user interface Perform Unisphere for VMAX administration tasks Perform Service Level Based Provisioning with VMAX3 Arrays VMAX 3 Local Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Local replication offerings, overivew of TImefinder architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the EMC TimeFinder Product Identify key use cases of the TimeFinder product Explain the TimeFinder SnapVX architecture Explain the details of SnapVX Snapshots Describe the Linking to Point-In-Time copies List the TimeFinder SnapVX operations Describe management options and capabilities VMAX 3 Remote Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Remote replication offerings, overview of SRDF architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the SRDF solutions offered by EMC Identify key use cases for SRDF support Explain SRDF Topologies and architecture List hardware and software options Describe features and hardware modules Describe management options and capabilities Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE The courses listed above can be purchased individually with a subscription, Training Units, or Credit Card. 34 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

35 Hybrid Cloud Solutions Federation Cloud Engineer For any EMC Partner focused on developing the knowledge and skills required to integrate the components of the Federation Hybrid Cloud as well as configure the service catalog, orchestration engine, chargeback system, and others. To achieve EMCCE Hybrid Cloud Solutions-Federation specialist level certification, individuals are required to pass both E and E Federation Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Ecosystem Specialist Exam for Cloud Engineers (E20-354) EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Edition Ecosystem EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud architecture, virtualization components, ViPR, cloud components Explain the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud architecture Identify EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud prerequisites and sizing requirements Implement the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud software components Federation Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Integration Specialist Exam for Cloud Engineers (E20-566) SPECIALIST EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Edition Integration Cloud overview, EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud architecture, ViPR, orchestration, service catalog and role-based access control, chargeback, multi-machine blueprints, applications as a service, resource monitoring, elasticity Explain how the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud implements the tenets of cloud computing and service delivery models Describe the overall business benefits of implementing an EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Diagram the components and topology of an EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Implement and integrate the cloud computing components, including orchestration, monitoring, chargeback and a catalog, to support an on-demand, self-service services model Provide backup, restore, replication and data mobility services Configure, provision and de-provision service offerings Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Edition Fundamentals Introduction, architecture, features and capabilities, management Discuss the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud solution Identify key use cases supported by the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud solution Summarize the solution architecture List hardware and software options Describe features and hardware/software modules Describe management options and capabilities Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2 Exam (E10-002) Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2* (5 days) The Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) v2 is an open course that covers the principles and concepts of virtualization and cloud infrastructure technologies. Make informed decisions on building and managing a cloud infrastructure. OR Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE * E exam is aligned to CIS v2 and E is aligned to CIS. The previous version of the Cloud Infrastructure and Services exam E for EMCCIS will be available until June 30, ADDITIONAL COURSES EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud 2.5.1, Federation Software-Defined Data Center Edition Disaster Recovery This course discusses how the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation Software-Defined Data Center Edition can provide disaster recovery (DR) capabilities for infrastructure components as well as for tenant provisioned resources. You will learn how to integrate EMC RecoverPoint and VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) into the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud to provide an automated disaster recovery solution. You will also learn how to provision protected storage, ensure the appropriate virtual machines are protected, and manage failover and failback activities. If you are interested in taking any of the Instructor-led courses listed on this page, please contact your EMC Account Manager. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 35

36 Content Addressed Storage (Centera) Platform Engineer For EMC Partners who maintain and support EMC CAS solutions. This certification-aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences, and formal recognition required for a credible support engineer to troubleshoot and help resolve EMC Centera content- addressed storage related issues. EMC Centera Specialist Exam for Platform Engineers (E20-670) Centera Fundamentals Centera fundamentals, operations, management and security, Centera positioning Centera Hardware Configurations Centera hardware, Multi-Cube installation Recall Centera platforms and models Explain Centera architecture Describe Centera components Define Centera terminologyperform upgrades and replacements Define the purpose of each component in a Centera configuration Define the need for a multi-cube environment Configure multi-cube setup SPECIALIST Centera Tools and Installation Tools, Centera initialization, viewer and CLI, verify installation Download and install the tools needed for the install and maintenance of the Centera, including SolVe desktop and Global Services Tools Initialize Centera using FPkickstart Configure Centera using Centera Viewer, CLI, Centera Verify and other Centera tools Verify the installation Centera Software Configuration Configuration options, Virtual Pools and Profiles, Replication and Restore, Compliance Modes. Identify the major system features for Centera Describe the differences between CPP/CPM Define Pools and Profiles and how they are used Describe Replication and Restore Describe Garbage Collection, Reflections, Data Shredding and regeneration Describe support for NAT Compare and contrast the 3 levels of compliance Centera Upgrades and Maintenance Maintenance Tools, Disk and Node replacements, upgrades, Centera Virtual Archive Troubleshoot a bad node and/or disk Replace a node Replace disk as FRU Upgrade a cluster Upgrade a node Describe Centera Virtual Archive and determine if installed Centera Universal Access Introduction to EMC Centera Universal Access (CUA), CUA software installation process for a EMC Centera node and Dell PowerEdge 2650/2850, How the CUA works, Additional features and configurations available for CUA, Monitoring and managing a CUA, How to configure and use the EMC Centera File Archiver Explain EMC Centera Universal Access (CUA) theory of operations and describe the installation and configuration process Define the tools available to monitor and manage CUA Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE CAS PE Self-Paced Partner Only Includes Associate level and six courses. 36 $500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

37 VNX Platform Engineer For EMC Partners who install, maintain and support unified storage solutions using the EMC VNX Series storage platform. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences, and formal recognition required for a credible support engineer to install, maintain and troubleshoot EMC VNX Series based storage solutions. This includes rack, stack, cable, power on, VNX Operating Environment microcode upgrades, FRU replacement procedures and basic troubleshooting. VNX Specialist Exam for Platform Engineers (E20-690) VNX Unified Storage Installation and Maintenance VNX Series Installation Overview; Product information resources; installing a VNX for File Storage system; VNX File management and operations; installing VNX for Block Storage system; VNX Block management and operations; VNX storage system upgrade operations; VNX alerts, logs, and FRU/CRU replacement; VNX gateway installation; VNX storage processor troubleshooting; VNX system recovery Locate the documentation for installing and configuring a VNX storage system Install, initialize, and configure a VNX storage system Describe the basic commands used to manage and operate a Unified storage system Perform a software upgrade on a VNX Unified storage system Perform removal and replacement procedures on VNX FRUs and CRUs Identify Storage Processor power up sequence and hardware LED status Perform a factory reimage of a VNX storage system SPECIALIST VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects VNX Local Protection Suite Fundamentals Local Protection Suite Components, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, RecoverPoint/SE CDP, VNX Local Protection Suite Use Cases Identify VNX SnapView and SnapSure architecture Identify RecoverPoint/SE CDP architecture VNX Remote Protection Suite Fundamentals VNX Remote Protection Suite, VNX MirrorView, VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR Describe VNX MirrorView/S and MirrorView/A architecture, theory of operation, and features Describe VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR architecture VNX Hardware Fundamentals VNX Series Architecture and Features, VNX Series Specifications, VNX Series Cabling, Introduction to SAS Drives Describe VNX Series architecture, features and cabling Describe VNX Series Specifications 5100, 5300, 5500, 5700 Discuss SAS Drives VNX Installation and Initial Configuration Cabling and configuring a VNX storage system, upgrading VNX software, installation tools and resources Configure and cable a VNX Series storage system using the Unisphere Suite of tools and the IIG (Interactive Installation Guide) Upgrade the software running on a VNX Series storage system VNX Unified Storage Provisioning using Wizards Overview on block and file storage provisioning for Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Virtualized environments using Unisphere LUN provisioning Wizards Provision storage pools, RAID groups and LUNs and assign LUNS to hosts using the wizard Provision storage for File and configure file system access to hosts VNX Basic Hardware Maintenance Downloading and using the procedure generator, downloading and using Unisphere Service Manager, adding DAEs, adding and replacing disk drives Use correct procedures to replace failed VNX FRUs Interpret system log messages Interpret Unisphere alerts Verify correct hardware configuration of a VNX system Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCPE VNX Sol. Inst-Led PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, one Instructor-led, and seven courses. CE-VALPE-VNX $2,500 EMCPE VNX Sol. Stream Partner Only Includes Associate level, one Video ILT*, and seven courses. CE-SPSPE-VNX $1,000 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 37

38 Symmetrix (VMAX 1&2) Platform Engineer For EMC Partners who maintain and support EMC Symmetrix DMX and VMAX solutions. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences, and formal recognition required for a support engineer to install, configure, and maintain EMC Symmetrix using SymmWin GUI and Inlines Commands. Symmetrix Specialist Exam for Platform Engineers (E20-616) Symmetrix VMAX Configuration with SymmWin Introduction to SymmWin, Creating a OS configuration, Creating MF and SRDF configurations, Special configurations and best practices Symmetrix VMAX Installation and Maintenance Overview; System Bay; Storage Bay and Cabling; Installation troubleshooting; simplified SymmWin; replaceable units (FRUs); tools; SymmWin; vaulting 3 Days Configure a Symmetrix DMX and VMax system using SymmWin for various host environments Produce a SymmWin configuration report using the SymmWin tools Obtain configuration information from the Symmetrix Configuration Web site and PowerLink and elab-navigator Identify and locate main components of the Symmetrix VMAX Family Describe the available system bay, drive bay and dispersed bay configurations Cable backend and perform an installation Confirm Data At Rest Encryption (DARE) hardware Troubleshoot common installation issues Download and use Tools required for installation and maintenance Download elicense required for installation and upgrade Describe communications functionality Perform non-disruptive replacements for field replaceable units Use SymmWin features in 5876 Enginuity Use Simplified SymmWin Describe Vaulting concepts SPECIALIST Symmetrix VMAX Hardware Fundamentals Symmetrix DMX, Symmetrix VMax Describe the main components of the Symmetrix DMX 3-4 storage bay Describe the available Symmetrix DMX 3-4 configurations Describe the main components of the VMax storage bay Describe the available Symmetrix VMax configurations Symmetrix VMAX SRDF Fundamentals SRDF connections and configurations, modes of operation and SRDF family options, SRDF management software and basic operations Explain SRDF management software offerings and recovery operations Identify and differentiate the SRDF family of products Describe management considerations for deployment of SRDF Symmetrix VMAX TimeFinder Fundamentals Features, architecture, theory of operations, and benefits of the TimeFinder family of Symmetrix local replication solutions Describe the architectural components and theory of operations of TimeFinder Explain how various replication options of TimeFinder can be integrated into Symmetrix business continuity/ disaster recovery environment Symmetrix VMAX Fundamentals Symmetrix platforms and architecture, Symmetrix I/O operations and volume types, Symmetrix features and management Enumerate benefits of Symmetrix arrays Describe Symmetrix features and management software tos Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE PARTNER ONLY Symmetrix PE ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led, and four courses. 38 CE-VALCE-SYM $4,000 EMCPE-SYM Stream Partner ONLY Includes one Video ILT*, and four courses. CE-SPSPE-SYM $1,000 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

39 VMAX Family Platform Engineer For EMC Partners who support VMAX solutions including VMAX1, VMAX2, and VMAX3. The learning path covers initial configuration of ports, pools and devices, storage provisioning, and business continuity operations using TimeFinder VX and SRDF. Prepare for your Specialist-level Platform Engineer VMAX Family Certification VMAX Family Specialist Exam for Platform Engineers (E20-624) VMAX Family Installation and Maintenance Introduction, VMAX family overview, bays and components, cabling and configuration, installation, management, Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), tools, VMAX concepts VMAX 3 Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 storage systems, overview of architecture, features, and functionality Identify and differentiate VMAX Family models Perform and Installation of VMAX Family Arrays Perform FRU activities Navigate appropriate websites for VMAX Family documentation and procedures Describe the VMAX3 solution, its business benefits and advantages List the VMAX3 platforms and their differences Describe the VMAX3 hardware architecture SPECIALIST VMAX 3 Local Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Local replication offerings, overivew of TImefinder architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the EMC TimeFinder Product Identify key use cases of the TimeFinder product Explain the TimeFinder SnapVX architecture Explain the details of SnapVX Snapshots Describe the Linking to Point-In-Time copies List the TimeFinder SnapVX operations Describe management options and capabilities VMAX 3 Remote Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Remote replication offerings, overview of SRDF architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the SRDF solutions offered by EMC Identify key use cases for SRDF support Explain SRDF Topologies and architecture List hardware and software options Describe features and hardware modules Describe management options and capabilities VMAX1 and VMAX2 Hardware Fundamentals Symmetrix VMAX system overview, system bay components, storage bay components List the available Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 system models and main features Describe the available Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 system configurations Describe the Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 system architecture List the main components of the Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 System Bay Explain the main components of the Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 Storage Bay List the various supported Symmetrix VMAX 1/2 disk drives Describe the Vault system usage VMAX3 Hardware Fundamentals VMAX3 with HYPERMAX OS 5977 Introduction, hardware components, configuration options, accessing the system List the VMAX3 models Explain the VMAX3 hardware architecture Describe the VMAX3 System Bay components Access the system Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCPE-VMAX3 Inst-Led Partner Only Includes one Instructor-led and four courses. CE-SPSPE-VMAX3* $2,500 *Model code available June 2015 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 39

40 Isilon Platform Engineer For EMC Partners involved with diagnostics and troubleshooting of Isilon clusters. Gain the knowledge of the tools and resources needed for network configuration, physical and logical layout, access and authentication, integration with other applications, system monitoring and troubleshooting. Products covered include OneFS v7.0.x, VMware vsphere v5.x, InsightIQ 3.0, Isilon S-, X-, and N-Series nodes. Isilon Specialist Exam for Platform Engineers (E20-655) Isilon Tools and Diagnostics Understanding OneFS architecture, job engine, system events, system commands, SNMP monitoring, client access issues, network connectivity issues, hardware troubleshooting Describe the purpose of events and event types Explain the use of Isilon SNMP traps Define the purpose of each system log type Navigate the system log structure Demonstrate the use and syntax of sysctl commands Identify the top isi commands for diagnosing Isilon cluster issues and the syntax for each Differentiate between physical and configuration network issues Identify and troubleshoot hardware issues Identify and troubleshoot client access issues SPECIALIST Isilon Fundamentals Isilon introduction, architecture overview, hardware overview, feature overview and use cases Discuss the Isilon scale-out NAS platform offered by EMC and the business requirements it is designed to meet Explain Isilon architecture Describe Isilon hardware options Describe Isilon features and software modules Isilon Installation and Initial Configuration X, S, NL, and Accelerator nodes Isilon Hardware Maintenance X, S, NL, and Accelerator nodes Describe project scope and locate documentation to complete installation steps Perform the physical installation and initial power-up of an Isilon cluster Perform the initial configuration of an Isilon cluster Perform testing and verification of the cluster installation Configure Isilon Remote Support Comprehensive overview of EMC Isilon hardware nodes Processes to identify, replace, data restore, and upgrade Replace battery, boot drive, DIMM, fan, front panel, NIC, IB/NVRAMM card, and failed node Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCPE-ISIL Inst-Led Partner Only Includes one Instructor-led and three courses. 40 CE-ILPE-ISIL $2,000 EMCPE Isilon Stream Partner Only Includes one Video ILT* and three courses. CE-SPSPE-ISIL $1,000 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

41 For Partners who implement EMC Avamar solutions, this curriculum offers knowledge and Lab experiences required for credible storage professionals to install and configure EMC Avamar data deduplication technology. Avamar Implementation Engineer Avamar Specialist Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-594) Avamar Management, Installation and Configuration EMC Avamar Administration Fundamentals, Administration, Bakcups, performing restores, using Enterprise Manager, Backup & Recovery Manager, and Replication, system monitoring and maintenance, logs, troubleshooting, and reporting; EMC Avamar Installation and Configuration system implementation, installation, server migration, node replacement, node addition Install and configure Avamar software (RAIN and NON-RAIN configurations) Validate installation of Avamar software by performing on-demand and scheduled backups and recoveries Simulate node failure and perform node replacement Install Avamar Administrator and Client software Run on-demand snapups from the Avamar Administrator and the Avamar Client interfaces Describe Avamar daily maintenance activities: checkpoints, HFS checks, and garbage collection SPECIALIST Avamar Fundamentals Avamar Fundamentals, Avamar Snapups and Restores, Maintaining, Monitoring and Reporting Describe the Avamar backup and restore process Explain how to perform snapups and restores Describe Avamar maintenance activities Describe Avamar monitoring and reporting capabilities Avamar Data Store Hardware Installation Introduction to Avamar and Avamar Data Store, Avamar Data Store Hardware Installation, Avamar Data Store Post Installation Explain the steps in the Avamar Data Store hardware installation process Describe how to connect the Avamar Data Store to the customer network Describe CSI IB Registration and other post-installation tasks Avamar Virtual Edition Overview EMC Avamar Fundamentals, EMC Avamar Editions, EMC Avamar Virtual Edition Installation Discuss EMC Avamar Server Configurations Describe ECM Avamar Virtual Edition Solution Installation Discuss differences between EMC Avamar Virtual and Data Store Edition Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Backup Theory, Information Storage Concepts, Backup Client, Backup Storage Node, Backup and Recovery Planning OR 1s Describe backup and recovery terminology and operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCIE-BR Avamar Stream PartnerONLY Includes Associate 1 level, one Video ILT*, and three self-paced courses 1 Choose between Information Storage and Management v2 course and Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture coursefor Associate level. CE-SPSIE-AVA $1,000 EMCIE-Avamar Inst-Led PARTNER ONLY Includes Associate* level, one Instructor-led or, and three courses. Choose between Information Storage and Management v2 course and Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture course for Associate level. *Check online for USB availability and price CE-AVAXIADV $2,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 41

42 Related Training Backup Recovery - Avamar Implementation Engineer EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE Avamar Expert Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-895) Avamar Integration and Performance Management This course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to expand their Avamar installation and performance management skills. The course explores installation and performance management procedures and best practices. Hands on experience in integrating Avamar with various applications and with EMC NetWorker is provided through a lab environment. EXPERT ADDITIONAL COURSES Avamar Solutions Design - 2 Days This course provides participants with the knowledge necessary for designing backup solutions using EMC Avamar. The course explores design considerations and recommended Avamar architecture best practices. Avamar Data Transport Management This course provides participants with an overview of Avamar Data Transport and its management. The course describes ADT processes, operations, ad design practices. It also describes how to perform common ADT tasks such as transports and restores. Online Labs Avamar Management, Installation and Configuration Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab explores lab scenarios based on the EMC Avamar Management, Installation and Configuration Video ILT. The session does not cover concepts, but rather provides a lab environment where participants can validate skills and concepts covered in the Video ILT. During this online lab session, participants will demonstrate how to install Avamar Administrator and backup clients, configure and perform backups and restores, install and configure Avamar server software for a multi-node Avamar server and perform system migration. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. 42 Avamar Stream w/olab PartnerONLY Includes one Video ILT* and access for one individual to Online Labs EMCIE-Avamar Exp SPaced Partner Only Includes one Video ILT* course. CE-SPSIEOL-AV $1,600 EMC Avamar Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access for one individual to Online Labs CE-SPSIE-AVAE $1,000 EMCIE-Avamar Exp Inst-Led PartnerONLY *Check online for USB availability and price Includes one Instructor-led course. CE-OLIE-AV $600 CE-ILIE-AVAE $2,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

43 For any EMC Partners who implement Backup and Recovery solutions into Windows and/or UNIX environments. You will learn to install, configure, and deploy EMC NetWorker Product Family as part of your company s professional services offering. This curriculum is updated to include features and functionalities of NetWorker 8.0. NetWorker Implementation Engineer NetWorker Specialist Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-593) NetWorker Installation, Configuration, and Administration EMC NetWorker overview, installing NetWorker and NetWorker management console, NetWorker resources and administrative interfaces, performing backups, NetWorker media management, configuring and managing libraries, configuring and managing standalone devices, NetWorker database management, performing cloning and staging, administering the NetWorker server, administering the NetWorker management console server, performing recoveries, recovering a NetWorker server, backing up VSS and cluster environments Install NetWorker and the NetWorker Management Console Use NetWorker administrative interfaces to manage the NetWorker server Configure and perform backups and recoveries Manage media and devices in NetWorker Manage NetWorker databases Configure cloning and staging Configure and run NetWorker reports Describe how to configure VSS and cluster environments for backup and recovery Perform a disaster recovery of the NetWorker server SPECIALIST NetWorker Fundamentals EMC NetWorker Foundations, Architecture, Backups, Recoveries Describe the EMC NetWorker solution and advantages Describe NetWorker hosts and their roles Describe the use of NetWorker control data and administrative interfaces Describe NetWorker device types and devices, backup process, types, and levels,recovery process and recovery types NetWorker Modules Overview Introduction to NetWorker Modules, NetWorker Module Architecture, Database Application Modules, NetWorker Modules for Microsoft Applications, Other NetWorker Application Modules, NetWorker Snapshot Modules Describe the EMC NetWorker Module solution List the advantages of employing EMC NetWorker modules Explain the NetWorker module architecture Describe the functionality of each of the NetWorker modules Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Exam (E20-005) Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture Backup Theory, Information Storage Concepts, Backup Client, Backup Storage Node, Backup and Recovery Planning OR 1s Describe backup and recovery terminology and operations Describe various types of storage systems, concepts and components Identify major sources of backup data Describe the different types of backup storage media, their advantages and disadvantages Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCIE-NetWorker Stream PartnerONLY Includes Associate 1 level, one Video ILT*, and two courses 1 Choose between Information Storage and Management v2 course and Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture course for Associate level. CE-SPSIE-BR $1,000 EMCIE-NetWorker Inst-Led PARTNER ONLY Includes Associate* level, one Instructor-led, and two courses. *Choose between Information Storage and Management v2 course and Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture course for Associate level *Check online for USB availability and price CE-VALIE-BR $2,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 43

44 Related Training Backup Recovery - NetWorker Implementation Engineer ADDITIONAL COURSES Data Protection Advisor for Backups Implementation and Management NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications 3 Days 3 Days This course covers implementation and management tasks related to the Data Protection Advisor product. Learners will be presented to the procedures of installing the different DPA components (server and collectors) on different platforms using different database types. This introductory course provides an overview of features and functionality introduced with the EMC NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications release 1.0. Prior knowledge of EMC NetWorker software is a prerequisite as this course only focuses on the NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications. Data Protection Advisor Custom Reporting EMC NetWorker Module for SAP R/3 with Oracle 2 Days This course teaches participants how to build custom reports with Data Protection Advisor, using DPA data sources and external data sources, operators, query nodes and external alerts. Pre-requisite DPA implementation and management exposure is mandatory as this course takes a deeper dive into the custom reporting subject. The EMC NetWorker Module for SAP R/3 with Oracle course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to install, configure, and manage the NetWorker backup module for SAP R/3 with Oracle. EMC NetWorker De-Duplication 3 Hrs This course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to configure and manage NetWorker deduplication backups. Online Labs NetWorker Installation, and Configuration and Administration Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab explores scenarios based on the EMC NetWorker Installation,Configuration, and Administration Video ILT. Participants will install and configure NetWorker components on Windows and Linux hosts, configure and perform backups and recoveries of client data, configure and manage standalone and library devices, administer the NetWorker and NetWorker Management Console servers, and recover NetWorker databases. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. NetWorker Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access for one individual to Online Labs 44 CE-OLIE-BR $600 NetWorker Stream w/olab PartnerONLY Includes one Video ILT* and access for one individual to Online Labs CE-SPSIEOL-BR $1,600 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

45 VNX Solutions Implementation Engineer For EMC Partners who implement unified storage solutions using the EMC VNX Series storage platform. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences and formal recognition required for a credible implementation engineer to install, configure and deploy EMC VNX Series Block (FC, iscsi and FCOE) and File (NFS, pnfs and CIFS) based storage solutions in heterogeneous virtualized open systems environments. This includes implementing and configuring the array, host access, local replicas and using the Unisphere application suite to test, validate and demonstrate implemented solutions for customers. VNX Solutions Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-390) VNX Unified Storage Implementation Unisphere security and basic management; storage system configuration and storage provisioning; Host integration and access to Block storage; Host installation and integration for Block; advanced storage concepts; VNX Block Local Replication solutions; Data Mover Networking; Virtual Data Movers; configuring and exporting File systems; configuring CIFS; VNX SnapSure; Data Mover Failover Implement security for VNX Unisphere Configure VNX system and provision RAID Groups, LUNs, Pools and Pool LUNs Implement host access to block-level storage Integrate Windows, Linux, and ESXi hosts with VNX block-level storage Describe VNX advance storage concepts (FAST VP and FAST Cache) Configure networking for VNX Data Movers Create and manage file systems Implement NFS and CIFS Create and configure Virtual Data Movers Implement VNX local replication solutions for block and file SnapView, VNX Snapshot, and VNX SnapSure SPECIALIST VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects VNX Local Protection Suite Fundamentals Local Protection Suite Components, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, RecoverPoint/SE CDP, VNX Local Protection Suite Use Cases Identify VNX SnapView and SnapSure architecture, functions and theory of operation Identify RecoverPoint/SE CDP architecture and functions VNX Remote Protection Suite Fundamentals VNX Remote Protection Suite, VNX MirrorView, VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/ SE CRR Describe VNX MirrorView/S and MirrorView/A architecture, theory of operation, and features Describe VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR architecture & functions VNX Application Protection Suite Fundamentals Replication Manager overview and features & functionality, Data Protection Advisor overview and features & functionality Identify Replication Manager architecture, and functions Identify Data Protection Advisor Replication Analysis architecture, functions and theory of operations VNX FAST Suite Fundamentals Feature, functionality and use cases for FAST Cache and FAST VP Describe FAST Cache architecture, functionality and theory of operations Describe FAST VP architecture, functionality and theory of operations VNX Security and Compliance Suite Fundamentals Security and Compliance suite components, Features and use cases for VNX Host Encryption, File Level Retention, and Event Enabler Describe VNX Host Encryption architecture, function, and operation Describe VNX File Level Retention architecture, function, and operation Describe VNX Event Enabler architecture, function, and operation VNX Hardware Fundamentals VNX Series Architecture and Features, VNX Series Specifications, VNX Series Cabling, Introduction to SAS Drives Describe VNX Series architecture, features and cabling Describe VNX Series Specifications 5100, 5300, 5500, 5700 Discuss SAS Drives VNX Installation and Initial Configuration Cabling and configuring a VNX storage system, upgrading VNX software, installation tools and resources Configure and cable a VNX Series storage system using the Unisphere Suite of tools and the IIG (Interactive Installation Guide) Upgrade the software running on a VNX Series storage system VNX Unified Storage Provisioning using Wizards Overview on block and file storage provisioning for Windows, UNIX/Linux, and Virtualized environments using Unisphere LUN provisioning Wizards Provision storage pools, RAID groups and LUNs and assign LUNS to hosts using the wizard Provision storage for File and configure file system access to hosts VNX Basic Hardware Maintenance Downloading and using the procedure generator, downloading and using Unisphere Service Manager, adding DAEs, adding and replacing disk drives Use correct procedures to replace failed VNX FRUs Interpret system log messages and Unisphere alerts Verify correct hardware configuration of a VNX system EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices VMware storage environment, ESXi networking and storage, generic VMware storage considerations, specific VNX and Symmetric considerations, tools, APIs, plug-ins. Generic storage considerations for a VMware environment Specific VNX and Symmetrix environment considerations for implementing in a VMware environment Tools, APIs, plug-ins for implementing a VMware environment Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 45

46 Related Training VNX Solutions Implementation Engineer EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE VNX Solutions Expert Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-885) VNX File Storage Remote Protection with Replicator 2 Days This course covers the implementation of a remote replication solution using VNX Replicator in a Microsoft Windows CIFS environment. VNX for File features implemented for the solution are VNX Replicator, Virtual Data Movers (VDMs), file systems, CIFS and Usermapper. VNX Unified Storage Performance Workshop This course includes Performance Overview, Block Performance Tools, Disk and RAID Type Considerations, Filerelated Performance Considerations, Block-related Performance Considerations Part 1, Block-related Performance Considerations Part 2, File Performance Tools, VNX File Features Best Practices, VNX Block Local Replication Software, VNX Block Remote Replication Software. EXPERT RecoverPoint/SE Implementation 3 Days This course is designed to prepare personnel to perform RecoverPoint cluster installations. This course includes coverage of RecoverPoint/SE installations. An integral part of the training addresses product architecture, implementation, management and operations. Storage Performance Fundamentals This course describes storage performance basics, terminology, and application workload characteristics. It also covers impact of cache, RAID levels, network topologies and parameters on storage performance; also, performance benchmarking and benchmarking tools. VNX Performance Monitoring and Analysis Tools This course covers VNX tools used in performance analysis, such as server_stats and Unisphere Analyzer, and the implementation of iometer to generate a workload for performance testing, overview of host-based tools used in performance monitoring. RecoverPoint Fundamentals This course provides an introduction and basic understanding of RecoverPoint. It includes an overview or RecoverPoint architecture, features, and functionality. Online Labs VNX Unified Storage Implementation Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab explores scenarios based on the VNX Unified Storage Implementation Video ILT. The session provides a lab environment where participants can validate skills and concepts covered in the VNX Unified Storage Implementation Video ILT. During this online lab, participants will implement the EMC VNX series storage systems in a Block (FC, iscsi) and File (NFS, CIFS) environment; perform initial array configuration, domain management, security and availability using Unisphere; configure SAN host attachment and SAN configurations with Linux and Windows; implement NAS configurations for file system creation, export, permissions, quotas, in Linux and Windows environments using NFS and CIFS protocols. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. EMCIE-VNX Imp. Stream PARTNER ONLY Includes Associate level, one Video ILT*, and eleven courses. VNX Imp. Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access for one individual to Online Labs CE-SPSIE-VNX $1,000 EMCIE-VNX Sol. Inst-Led PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, one Instructor-led, and eleven courses. CE-OLIE-VNX $600 VNX Imp. Stream w/olab PartnerONLY Includes one Video ILT*, and access for one individual to Online Labs CE-VALIE-VNX $2,500 CE-SPSIEOLVNX $1,600 EMCIE-VNX Imp Exp Stream Partner Only Includes three Video ILTs* and four courses. 46 CE-SPSIE-VNXE $1,000 EMCIE-VNX Sol Exp Inst-Led Partners Only Includes two Video ILTs*, one instructor-led, and four courses. CE-VALIE-VNXE $5,500 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

47 Symmetrix Solutions (VMAX 1&2) Implementation Engineer For any Partners who implement Symmetrix VMAX1/2 solutions in open systems environments; including local and remote replication technologies and configuration using Solutions Enabler and Unisphere for VMAX. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences, and formal recognition required for a credible implementation engineer to configure and deploy TimeFinder, SRDF, FAST, and Open Replicator in open systems environments. Symmetrix Solutions Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-335) Symmetrix VMAX Configuration Management Configuration and device masking overview; device creation and mapping; Symmetrix and device attributes; autoprovisioning groups; Virtual Provisioning concepts and planning; Solutions Enabler; Virtual LUN migration; monitoring Thin Pools; FAST and FAST VP with SYMCLI; Federated Tiered Storage (FTS); VMAX 1/2 configuration with Unisphere for VMAX. Symmetrix VMAX Business Continuity Management TimeFinder/Clone operations, TimeFinder/VP Snap operations, SRDF/Synchronous operations, SRDF/Asynchronous operations, Open Replicator for VMAX 1/2 operational details. Based on Enginuity 5876 with SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX. Provide an overview of VMAX 1/2 configuration and device masking Create and map VMAX 1/2 devices Describe how to set VMAX 1/2 and device attributes Map and mask devices using autoprovisioning Describe FAST and FAST VP concepts; manage them with SYMCLI; and more Describe and perform TimeFinder/Clone and TimeFinder/Snap operations Describe and perform SRDF operations in Synchronous (SRDF/S) and Asynchronous (SRDF/A) modes using SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX Describe and perform SRDF/Automated Replication (SRDF/AR) operations Describe and perform Open Replicator for VMAX 1/2 (ORS) data replication in Hot/Cold, Push and Pull scenarios SPECIALIST Symmetrix VMAX Fundamentals VMAX 1/2 architecture, Enginuity and I/O operations, volume types, features, management and business benefits Describe the benefits of VMAX 1/2 arrays Discuss VMAX 1/2 hardware architecture Describe VMAX 1/2 features and management software tools Connectrix Fundamentals SAN Architecture and Components, SAN Fabric Topologies, Securing a SAN, SAN Management Tools, IP Based SAN Extension Components, services, and FC Protocol used in a Storage Area Network Identify Fabric Topologies and different types of Connectrix Products Explain how to secure a SAN using series-specific solutions PowerPath Fundamentals PowerPath terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management Discuss the features and benefits of PowerPath in an open systems host environment Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage Symmetrix VMAX TimeFinder Fundamentals Features, architecture, theory of operations, and benefits of the TimeFinder family of VMAX 1/2 local replication solutions Describe the architectural components and theory of operations of TimeFinder Explain how various replication options of TimeFinder can be integrated into VMAX 1/2 business continuity / disaster recovery environment Symmetrix VMAX SRDF Fundamentals SRDF connections and configurations, modes of operation and SRDF family options, SRDF management software and basic operations Explain SRDF management software offerings and recovery operations Identify and differentiate the SRDF family of products Describe management considerations for deployment of SRDF Symmetrix VMAX Open Replicator and Federated Live Migration Fundamentals * Open Replicator fundamentals, overview of Federated Live Migration List Open Replicator actions and the commonly used options Provide an overview of Federated Live Migration (FLM) Symmetrix VMAX Solutions Enabler Implementation Host Configuration, mapping, zoning and masking, environment variables, options file, daemon options file, gatekeeper management Describe Solutions Enabler installation procedure List commonly used environment variables Explain the use of the options file and daemon options file Unisphere for Symmetrix VMAX Implementation and Management Lessons and Demonstrations for UNIVMAX Install and configure UNIVMAX, navigate its user interface, UNIVMAX administration, use performance views Compare Enginuity feature support in UNIVMAX and SMC EMC Storage Integration with VMware vsphere Best Practices VMware storage environment, ESXi networking and storage, generic VMware storage considerations, specific VNX and Symmetric considerations, tools, APIs, plug-ins. Generic storage considerations for a VMware environment Specific VNX and VMAX 1/2 environment considerations for implementing in a VMware environment Tools, APIs, plug-ins for implementing a VMware environment Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCIE-Symm. Sol. Stream PartnerONLY CE-SPSIE-SBC $1,000 EMCIE Symm. Solutions Instructor-Led PARTNERS ONLY CE-VALIE-SBC $4,000 Includes Associate level, two Video ILT*, and nine courses. Includes Associate level, two Instructor-led or, and nine *Check online for USB availability and price courses. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 47

48 Related Training Symmetrix Solutions Implementation Engineer EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-818) Symmetrix VMAX Performance Workshop Symmetrix VMAX SRDF/Star and Cascaded SRDF Solutions 4 Days This course analyzes the performance of Symmetrix DMX and VMAX-series arrays using ControlCenter Performance Manager v6.1 and Symmetrix Performance Analyzer v1.1. Through extensive discussion of VMAX 1/2 architecture, you will learn how data is processed by each component and which workload characteristics produce the highest levels of performance. This course covers 3-data-center SRDF solutions comprising Cascaded SRDF, SRDF/EDP and SRDF/Star in Open Systems environments. Underlying SRDF technologies used to implement Star are discussed in detail. EXPERT Symmetrix VMAX Security Concepts This course provides participants with a conceptual approach to VMAX 1/2 storage data security and its implications in view of government regulations and possible violations due to the high degree of technology available to aid unauthorized information access. EMC Storage Integration with Oracle Best Practices Provides a select view of Oracle solutions, highlighting factors that are critical to approaching and executing the design process. EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft Exchange Best Practices Best practices associated with an enterprise-scale deployment of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, including sizing for both capacity and performance, and how to take advantage fo array-specific features. EMC Storage Integration with Microsoft SQL Best Practices Best practices associated with an enterprise-scale delployment of Microsoft SQL Server on EMC storage arrays. ADDITIONAL COURSES Replication Manager Workshop This workshop gives the student the opportunity to install, administer, operate, and troubleshoot Replication Manager. The focus will be on working with replications of file systems in the lab environment. Open Migrator/LM for Unix/Linux Open Migrator/LM is a host based Data Migration application. This course provides the learner with an overview of the Open Migrator/LM for Unix application. Online Labs Symmetrix VMAX Configuration Management Online Lab* Lab 2 Days Create, map, and mask devices and set Symmetrix metrics and RDF group attributes. Other activities include autoprovisioning, Virtual Provisioning, Virtual LUN migration for regular and thin devices, Fully Automated Storage Tiering (FAST) for disk groups and Virtual Pools, & Federated Tiered Storage. Lab activities emphasize the Symmetrix Command Line Interface (SYMCLI) but also include the Unisphere for the VMAX management tool. Symmetrix Business Continuity Management Online Lab* Lab 2 Days Hands-on lab exercises using Symmetrix Command Line Interface (SYMCLI) and Unisphere for VMAX GUI provide the opportunity to learn and validate the material covered in the Video ILT. Lab exercises are performed on Open Systems hosts (Sun Solaris and Windows 2008) and virtualized (VMware ESXi) environments. Servers will be SAN attached to VMAX 1/2 arrays. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. Symm. Sol. Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access for one individual to two Online Labs EMCIE-Sym Sol Exp Spaced PartnerOnly Includes one Video ILT* and five courses. 48 CE-OLIE-SBC $1,200 Symm. Sol. Stream w/olab PartnerONLY Includes two Video ILT* and access for one individual to two Online Labs CE-SPSIE-SYME $1,000 EMCIE Sym Sol Exp Inst-Led Partner Only *Check online for USB availability and price Includes one Instructor-led and five courses. CE-SPSIEOLSBC $2,200 CE-VALIE-SYME $2,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

49 VMAX3 Solutions Implementation Engineer Benefits Business Partners who are involved with configuration and business continuity management of EMC VMAX 3 storage arrays in heterogeneous open systems and virtual environments. Learn about the usage of Solutions Enabler SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX to manage configuration changes, TimeFinder SnapVX, and SRDF. Prepare for your Specalist-level Implementation Engineer VMAX 3 Solutions Certification. VMAX3 Solutions Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-307) VMAX3 Configuration Management Configuration management overview, virtual provisioning and FAST concepts, device creation and port management, stroage allocation using autoprovisioning groups, monitoring and workload planning with Unisphere for VMAX, enas overview and management, management in a virtualized environment 3 Days Provide an overview of VMAX3 configuration and storage provisioning Describe virtual provisioning concepts & automated tiering in VMAX3 arrays Create VMAX3 thin devices; Manage ports and port characteristics Perform service level objective based provisioning to hosts Set/change Host I/O limits, SLO and Workload Type Monitor Storage Resource Pools and SLO Compliance Use Unisphere for VMAX for Workload Planning Provide an overview of the enas solution for VMAX3 Arrays Manage enas; Provide an overview of VMAX3 storage management in a virtualized environment SPECIALIST VMAX3 Business Continuity Management TimeFinder SnapVX operations, SRDF/Synchronous operations, SRDF/Asynchronous operations 2 Days Describe and perform TimeFinder SnapVX operations with SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX in physical and virtualized environments Describe and perform SRDF operations in Synchronous (SRDF/S) and Asynchronous (SRDF/A) modes using SYMCLI and Unisphere for VMAX in physical and virtualized environments VMAX3 Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 storage systems, overview of architecture, features, and functionality Describe the VMAX3 solution, its business benefits and advantages List the VMAX3 platforms and their differences; Describe the VMAX3 hardware architecture VMAX3 Solutions Enabler Implementation Overview of the installation of Solutions Enabler on Windows and UNIX platforms, usage of common options and environment variables that govern the behavior of Solutions Enabler Describe installation of Solutions Enabler; Describe licenses management Explain the purpose of Options Files and Environment Variables Describe the principles behind Gatekeeper Management; Describe the functions of commonly used Solutions Enabler Daemons; Describe the purpose of Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance VMAX3 Unisphere for VMAX3 Implementation and Management Configuration, management, and performance monitoring of VMAX family arrays using Unisphere for VMAX, a simple, intuitive, browser-based user interface. Describe Unisphere for VMAX functionality and architecture; Install Unisphere for VMAX Navigate the Unisphere for VMAX user interface; Perform Unisphere for VMAX administration tasks Perform Service Level Based Provisioning with VMAX3 Arrays VMAX3 Local Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Local replication offerings, overivew of TImefinder architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the EMC TimeFinder Product ; Identify key use cases of the TimeFinder product Explain the TimeFinder SnapVX architecture ; Explain the details of SnapVX Snapshots Describe the Linking to Point-In-Time copies; List the TimeFinder SnapVX operations Describe management options and capabilities VMAX3 Remote Replication Fundamentals Introduction to VMAX3 family Remote replication offerings, overview of SRDF architecture, features, and functionality. Discuss the SRDF solutions offered by EMC; Identify key use cases for SRDF support Explain SRDF Topologies and architecture ; List hardware and software options Describe features and hardware modules; Describe management options and capabilities Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCIE-VMAX3 Ptr Only VILTS Includes Associate level, two Video ILT, and five courses. CE-SPSIE-VMAX3* $1,000 EMCIE VMAX3 Inst-Led PARTNER ONLY Includes Associate level, two Instructor-led or, and five courses. CE-VALIE-VMAX3* $2,500 *Model codes available June 2015 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 49

50 RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint/SE Implementation Engineer For any Partners who deploy RecoverPoint or RecoverPoint/SE systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of RecoverPoint or RecoverPoint/SE Appliances and Splitters. It covers their architecture, theory of operations, and write splitting technologies; site planning and configuration requirements; configuration and operations of consistency groups. RecoverPoint Specialist Exam (E20-375) OR RecoverPoint/SE Specialist Exam (E20-377) RecoverPoint Implementation Introduction; RecoverPoint/SE installation; operations; RecoverPoint operations; VPLEX Splitter deployment and management; Cluster maintenance; troubleshooting RecoverPoint installations OR RecoverPoint/SE Implementation 4 Days 3 Days Configure zoning and storage requirements for RecoverPoint Install RecoverPoint/SE, RecoverPoint/EX and RecoverPoint/CL Install RecoverPoint Write Splitters Verify the RecoverPoint installation was successful Connect RecoverPoint Clusters Use the features of Unisphere for RecoverPoint to manage RecoverPoint Clusters Create RecoverPoint consistency groups using Unisphere for RecoverPoint Perform RecoverPoint Cluster maintenance Troubleshoot RecoverPoint installation issues SPECIALIST RecoverPoint Fundamentals Overview of EMC RecoverPoint, architecture of EMC RecoverPoint Planning and Design considerations implementation overview Describe the RecoverPoint solution and its benefits Explain how RecoverPoint provides a recovery solution for a virtualized data center Describe RecoverPoint application support and integration Describe RecoverPoint architecture and terms Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE Online Labs RecoverPoint Implementation Online Lab* Lab 2 Days This online lab explores lab scenarios based on the RecoverPoint System Deployment VILT. The session does not cover concepts, but rather provides a lab environment where participants can validate skills and concepts covered in the Video-ILT. During this online lab session, participants will install RecoverPoint and the associated splitters * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. ADDITIONAL COURSES RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VM) RecoverPoint Fundamentals Overview of EMC RecoverPoint, architecture of EMC RecoverPoint, planningand design considerations implementation overview RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines Implementation RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines Management This course prepares you for the implementation of RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines into a VMware environment. It covers the steps required to install RecoverPoint for Virtual Machine clusters including vsphere environment preparation, installing the ESXi host splitter, configuring the necessary networks, and deploying the virtual RecoverPoint Appliances (vrpa) This course covers how to manage and monitor RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines clusters. Management activities using the vsphere Web Client and RP plugin include using the Protect VM Wizard, testing images for remote access, creating bookmarks, and failover and production recovery operations. EMCIE-RP Instructor-led Partner ONLY Includes Associate level, one Instructor-led, and two courses. EMCIE-RP Stream PartnerONLY Includes Associate level, one Video ILT*, and two courses. RecoverPoint Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access for one individual to two Online Labs RecoverPt Stream w/olab PARTNERS ONLY Includes two Video ILT* and access for one individual to two Online Labs 50 CE-VALIE-RP $2,000 EMCIE-RPSE Stream PartnerONLY Includes Associate level, one Video ILT* course, and two courses. CE-SPSIE-RP $1,000 RecoverPoint/SE Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access for one individual to two Online Labs CE-OLIE-RP $600 RecoverP/SE Stream w/olab PARTNERS ONLY Includes two Video ILT* and access for one individual to two Online Labs CE-SPSIEOL-RP $1,600 CE-SPSIE-RPSE $1,000 CE-OLIE-RPSE $300 CE-SPSIEOLRSE $1,300 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

51 Isilon Solutions Implementation Engineer Benefits individuals installing and implementing EMC Isilon scale-out Storage Platform. The course prepares students to perform Isilon cluster installation and implementation. Topics include the configuration of basic and advanced SMB, NFS client access; FTP, HTTP configurations; iscsi attachment, data protection/replication in single and multi-cluster implementations, archive deployment, Snapshots and Replication, SNMP integration, data protection, analytics, and support and monitoring. Isilon Solutions Specialist Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-357) Isilon Implementation Isilon cluster implementation fundamentals, cluster connection to an enterprise environment, security and data protection, access to files on the cluster, file system management, data protection, analytics and reporting, virtualization and Isilon Clusters Describe OneFS and work comfortably within its administrative consoles Configure a new cluster Implement OneFS data protection and security Demonstrate an understanding of OneFS file access and permissions Configure advanced file system features Execute application integration Utilize tools to perform analytics and monitoring SPECIALIST Isilon Installation and Initial Configuration Product documentation, tools and support, node installation and cabling, initial cluster configuration, cluster testing and verification, remote support Describe project scope and locate documentation to complete installation steps Perform the physical installation and initial power-up of an Isilon cluster Perform the initial configuration of an Isilon cluster Perform testing and verification of the cluster installation Configure Isilon Remote Support Isilon Fundamentals Introduction, architecture overview, hardware and software overview, One FS modules Discuss the Isilon scale-out NAS solution offered by EMC Explain Isilon architecture Describe Isilon hardware options Describe Isilon features and software modules Explain Isilon management Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE Online Labs Isilon Implementation Online Lab* Lab 2 Days During this online lab session, participants will navigate the cluster and configure roles based access, perform the configuration of basic and advanced SMB and NFS client access; FTP and HTTP configurations, iscsi attachment, files system management using SmartPools and SmartQuotas, data protection using Snapshots and replication using SyncIQ in single and multi-cluster implementations; and analytics, SNMP integration; and support and monitoring. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. EMCIE Isilon Inst-Led Partner Only Includes one Instructor-Led and two courses. Isilon Imp. Stream w/olab PartnerOnly Includes one Video ILT* and access for one individual to one Online Lab CE-VALIE-ISIL $2,500 EMCIE-ISIL Stream PartnerOnly Includes Associate level, one Video ILT* course, and two courses. CE-SPSIEOLISI $1,600 Isilon Imp. Online Lab Partners Only Includes access for one individual to one Online Lab CE-SPSIE-ISIL $1,000 CE-OLIE-ISIL $600 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 51

52 This curriculum is for Partners specializing in Data Domain. It will prepare candidates to install, implement and administer Data Domain Systems. DataDomain Implementation Engineer Data Domain Specialist Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-385) Data Domain System Administration Data Domain system concepts, Verifying system configuration, Performing data backups, Managing network interfaces, Configuring and managing a VTL, Managing data, Managing replication and recovery, Managing DD Boost, Planning for capacity and throughput, Monitoring a Data Domain system, Upgrading a Data Domain system, Software licenses 4 Days Describe deduplication; Describe the Data Domain operating environment, including Data Domain deduplication Identify and configure Data Domain data paths; Perform a Data Domain system initial setup; Access and copy data to a Data Domain system Configure and manage Data Domain network interfaces Describe and configure a VTL; Customize and manage a Data Domain deduplication file system;describe and perform data replication and recovery Describe DD Boost; Perform a DD Boost backup; Describe capacity and throughput planning; Monitor a Data Domain system SPECIALIST Data Domain Fundamentals Data Domain inline deduplication systems, product overview, system capacities, common hardware features, and system differences, system login, management and licensing options overview,hardware redundancy, autosupports, alerts and file protection 2.5 Hrs Describe how in-line deduplication addresses conventional backup challenges Describe Data Domain systems and distinguish between Data Domain appliances and Gateway systems Describe the basic features of the Data Domain Operating System Describe system data protection measures Data Domain Hardware Installation Installation preparation and safety precautions, Rack mounting of controllers and expansion shelves, Cabling of controllers and expansion shelves, Powering up and performing initial software configuration, Verifying connectivity, Performing several follow-up configuration tasks Prepare for installation, with required tools and safety precautions Install rails, and rack system hardware; Connect and cable expansion shelves Perform initial configuration of Data Domain systems Configure network connectivity for administrative access Verify interoperability with connected devices Perform additional configuration tasks in the Enterprise Manager Get started with DD Archiver and GDA configurations Data Domain Implementation with Application Software Integrate a Data Domain system as a file system and VTL to common Application Software; EMC Networker, Symantec s NetBackup, Symantec s Backup Exec and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. In addition, the training covers Data Domain BOOST integration with EMC NetWorker, Symantec s NetBackup and Symantec s Backup Exec Identify the key application software components and terminology Recognize packet flow in a typical backup environment with the Data Domain system. Implement Data Domain system as a file system and VTL to application software. Validate application software backup and recovery functionalities Implement best practices and tuning Implement DD BOOST with application software Data Domain Extended Retention: Installation, Configuration and Administration DD Extended Retention Overview, Extended Retention Installation and Configuration, upgrading to DD Extended Retention, DD Extended Retention Administration Describe DD Extended Retention features and functionality Describe DD Extended Retention use cases Perform installation procedures on systems with DD Extended Retention Configure DD Extended Retention options Upgrade to DD Extended Retention Manage and administer systems with DD Extended Retention Describe replication and recovery requirements and configuration Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE Online Labs Data Domain System Administration Online Lab* Lab 2 Days Configure a Data Domain system using the following network protocols: CIFS, NFS, FTP, VTL, NDMP, and DD Boost. Create additional users on a Data Domain system to control access. Back-up data to a Data Domain system using DD Boost. Configure security features, such as Retention Lock Compliance and Retention Lock Governance on a Data Domain system * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. EMCIE DataDomain Stream PartnerONLY Includes Associate level, one Video ILT*, and four courses. Data Domain Imp Online Lab Partners Only Includes access for one individual to one Online Lab 52 CE-SPSIE-DATD $1,000 EMCIE Data Domain Inst-Led PARTNER ONLY Includes Associate level, one Instructor-led or s, and four courses. CE-OLIE-DD $600 Data Domain Stream w/olab PartnerOnly Includes one Video ILT* and access for one individual to one Online Lab CE-VALIE-DATD $2,000 CE-SPSIEOL-DD $1,600 Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

53 VPLEX Implementation Engineer Benefits any Partner who architects, implements, diagnoses, and troubleshoots VPLEX solutions. This learning path provides an in-depth understanding of how to install, manage, monitor, and maintain a functional VPLEX system, including VPLEX architecture, site planning, and configuration requirements. Operational aspects of a VPLEX Local, Metro, and Geo, using the VPLEX Management Console GUI and the VPLEX CLI are also covered. Prepare for your Specialist-level Implementation Engineer (EMCIE) VPLEX certification. VPLEX Specialist Exam for Implementation Engineers (E20-260) VPLEX Implementation VPLEX product and technology details, management interfaces, installation and setup, upgrades, management and operations, maintenance and monitoring, troubleshooting Describe common VPLEX terms, configuration options, hardware/software architecture Describe data flow within a VPLEX system at a high level Install and configure VPLEX in a SAN environment Manage VPLEX using the Management Console GUI and CLI Provision virtual volumes to hosts Encapsulate existing SAN storage volumes into VPLEX volumes Perform VPLEX mobility Describe integration and interoperability considerations that apply when preparing to deploy VPLEX into a new or existing data center Perform routine VPLEX monitoring tasks SPECIALIST VPLEX Fundamentals Product Overview, System Architecture, VPLEX Management Define terminology and configuration options, features, components, benefits Describe hardware components and supported VPLEX configurations List communications paths, connections, and integration points Define system constructs and storage provisioning functions Describe common management tasks and operations List failure scenarios and recovery methods of virtual devices VPLEX Theory of Operations Architecture, theory of operations, system resilience List the function and methodology of Cache coherence Define data pathing within the cluster Describe VPLEX Metro data path management Define recovery of LCOM and WAN connections Define hardware fault tolerance mechanisms List the resilient features within the cluster Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE ADDITIONAL COURSES VPLEX Troubleshooting VPLEX Performance VPLEX/VE (VPLEX VIRTUAL EDITION) COURSES VPLEX/VE Implementation Preparing for install, deploying VPLEX/VE VPLEX/VE Management VPLEX/VE architecture, management activity, monitoring, non-disruptive upgrade 2 Days Define the basic troubleshooting process Describe the key data points to gather information for troubleshooting List the tools used in VPLEX troubleshooting Show how to find and resolve virtualized SAN issues Define VPLEX performance from an EMC perspective List the EMC Best Practices for VPLEX performance Use standard tools to collect and analyze performance bottlenecks Show how to use collected data to optimize a VPLEX environment Use performance monitor data to troubleshoot performance Describe VPLEX/VE; List VPLEX/VE Requirements Prepare environment for VPLEX/VE deployment List the high level steps of a VPLEX/VE implementation Finish preparing your environment for VPLEX/VE deployment; deploy VPLEX/VE Describe the VPLEX/VE solution and use cases; identify VPLEX/VE architecture components Describe how distributed datastores are created using VPLEX/VE Create and delete distributed datastores; expand distributed datastores Identify VPLEX/VE related vsphere events and alerts Collect VPLEX/VE log bundles; non-disruptively upgrade VPLEX/VE EMCIE-VPLEX Inst-Led Partner Only Includes one Instructor-Led course and two courses. CE-VALIEVPLEX $2,500 EMCIE-VPLEX Stream Partner Only Includes one Video ILT* and two courses. CE-SPSIEVPLEX $ 1,000 Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 53

54 Content-Addressed Storage (CAS) Implementation Engineer For EMC Partners who implement EMC CAS solutions. This certification aligned curriculum offers knowledge, Lab experiences, and formal recognition required for a credible implementation engineer to configure and deploy EMC Centera content-addressed storage and incorporate virtual pools within a customer s compliance, legal discovery, or tiered storage environment. Content Addressed Storage (CAS) Implementation Exam (E20-370) CAS Management EMC Centera management, day to day tasks, and basic troubleshooting steps Centera Universal Access Introduction to EMC Centera Universal Access (CUA); CUA software installation process for an EMC Centera node and Dell PowerEdge 2650/2850; how the CUA works; additional features and configurations available for CUA; monitoring and managing a CUA; how to configure and use the EMC Centera File Archiver 3 Days Explain how data is stored, retrieved, and replicated on EMC Centera Perform day-to-day management tasks on a EMC Centera using the native tools and create/test virtual pools and access profiles Perform EMC Centera replication and basic performance and networking troubleshooting Explain EMC Centera Universal Access (CUA) and Describe the installation and configuration process Define the tools available to monitor and manage the CUA SPECIALIST Centera Architectural Overview Identify the hardware and software components of an EMC Centera; define the tools available to manage the EMC Centera; describe EMC Centera configurations and their functions Identify the hardware and software components of an EMC Centera Describe EMC Centera configurations and available tools for management Information Storage and Management v2 Exam (E10-001) Information Storage and Management v2 (11 hrs) Information Storage and Management (ISM) provides a comprehensive learning on storage technology, which will enable you to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. It builds a strong understanding of underlying storage technologies and prepares you to learn advanced concepts, technologies and products. You will learn about the architectures, features, and benefits of intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup and replication; the increasingly critical area of information security and management, and the emerging field of cloud computing. This unique, open course focuses on concepts and principles which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC product examples ASSOCIATE EMCIE-CAS Self-Paced PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, one Video ILT*, two courses. 54 CE-SPSIE-CAS $1,000 EMCIE-CAS Instructor-Led PARTNERS ONLY Includes Associate level, two Instructor-led or s, and *Check online for USB availability and price two courses. CE-VALIE-CAS $1,500 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

55 ViPR Controller and Data Services 2.x The course benefits IT professionals who plan to position, deploy, and support ViPR. Students will learn to configure and manage the base ViPR solution a lightweight, software only product that transforms existing storage into a simple, extensible, open platform that can deliver fully automated storage services and realize the full potential of the software-defined data center. Prepare for your Product Technology Specific ViPR Controller and Data Services 2.x certification. ViPR Implementation and Management Site validation, installation, health validation, backend administration, ViPR SRM SolutionPack deployment and validation, data enrichment, frontend administration, alert configuration and maintenance, frontend reporting, monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrades. ViPR Fundamentals Introduction, Architecture, Features and Capabilities, Management Overview ViPR Software Installation ViPR site validation, installation, and installation validation ViPR Services Fundamentals ViPR site validation, installation, installation validation ViPR Controller and Data Services 2.x Exam (E22-283) Define key components, concepts and architecture of a ViPR solution Introduce key use cases and deployment scenarios for ViPR Perform the deployment of ViPR for managing heterogeneous storage infrastructure Configure the ViPR solution Perform basic management with the ViPR Controllers Discover and manage assets using ViPR interfaces Install and configure ViPR Data Services Ingest existing volumes into a ViPR managed solution Discuss the ViPR solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by ViPR Summarize the product architecture List the software options Describe features and software modules Describe management options and capabilities Define the installation requirements for ViPR Install the ViPR Controller and other core components Perform the initial configuration of the ViPR Controllers Validate the ViPR installation Define the installation requirements for ViPR Install the ViPR Controller and other core components Perform the initial configuration of the ViPR Controllers Validate the ViPR installation ADDITIONAL COURSES Elastic Cloud Storage Fundamentals Introduction, architecture, features and capabilities, management overview Discuss the ECS solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by ECS Summarize the product architecture List the deployment options and configuration Describe features and software modules Describe management options and capabilities ViPR Imp and Mgmt ValuePak Includes one Instructor-Led course and three courses. CE-VALPAKViPRIAM $5,000 ViPR Imp and Mgmt ValuePak Includes one Video ILT course and three self-paced courses. $1,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 55

56 ViPR SRM 3.x Storage Resource Management Product/Technology-Specific These courses benefit professionals who install, configure, validate, and manage storage resource environments. This includes qualification of the environment, installation, and licensing of ViPR SRM, installing and using SRM SolutionPacks, reporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Prepare for your Product Technology Specific ViPR SRM 3.x Storage Resource Management certification. ViPR SRM Implementation and Maintenance Site validation, installation, health validation, backend administration, ViPR SRM SolutionPack deployment and validation, data enrichment, frontend administration, alert configuration and maintenance, frontend reporting, monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrades,. ViPR SRM Fundamentals Introduction, architecture, features and capabilities, management overview ViPR Fundamentals Introduction, architecture, features and capabilities, management overview DataCenter Object Discovery Tools and Configuration Industry standard protocols (WMI, WS-MAN, SSH, SNMP, and SMI) used to discover host and storage objects without the use of proprietary agents, installation and configuration of these protocols on the appropriate Datacenter objects, troubleshooting methodology VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Symmetrix VMAX Fundamentals Symmetrix architecture, Enginuity and I/O operations, volume types, features, management and business benefits PowerPath Fundamentals Terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management VPLEX Fundamentals Product overview, system architecture, VPLEX management ViPR SRM3.x Storage Resource Management Exam (E22-265) Discuss the ViPR SRM solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by ViPR SRM Summarize the product architecture; List software options, describe features and software modules Describe management options and capabilities; Install and configure Storage-related SolutionPacks Define ViPR SRM and SolutionPack upgrade procedures Verify base reports provided within SRM SolutionPacks Monitor the health of ViPR SRM including troubleshooting and diagnostics Discuss the ViPR SRM solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by ViPR SRM and summarize product architecture List software options; describe features and software modules Describe management options and capabilities Discuss the ViPR solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by ViPR and summarize the product architecture List the software options; Describe features and software modules, management options and capabilities Compare and contrast industry standard protocols and proprietary agents Install and configure industry standard protocols on datacenter objects Test to ensure that the protocols are configured correctly Explore logs and identify errors that may occur when discovering SAN objects using industry standard methodology Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects Describe the benefits of Symmetrix arrays Discuss Symmetrix hardware architecture Describe Symmetrix features and management software tools Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage channels Define the terminology and configuration options; Describe key features, components, and benefits Describe hardware components and supported VPLEX configurations List communications paths, connections, and integration points Define system constructs and storage provisioning functions; Describe common management tasks and operations; List failure scenarios and recovery methods of virtual devices ADDITIONAL COURSES ViPR SRM Advanced Reporting Overview, basics of reporting, reporting key concepts, base report types, formulas, more report types. ViPR SRM for Storage Administrators Overview, using the ViPR SRM dashboards, capacity planning, alerting, service levels and chargeback accounting, performance reporting, customization. 3 Days Describe ViPR SRM s report structure design and data manipulation. Use the tools and features of ViPR SRM in report design and creation. Create various unique reports based upon selected criteria employing the many report types provided in ViPR SRM and more. Describe the architecture and benefits of ViPR SRM Demonstrate use of the ViPR SRM Dashboard to manage storage Define and establish capacity planning in the storage environment Monitor and analyze performance indications and more ViPR SRM Imple. and Maint. Video ValuePak Includes one Video ILT** and seven courses. CE-VIDVPKSRMIM* $3,000 ViPR SRM Implement. and Maint. ValuePak Includes one Instructor-Led and seven courses. CE-VALPAKSRMIM $5,000 ViPR VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and one self-paced course. ViPR SRM Stge Adm VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and one self-paced course. 56 CE-VIDVPKVIPRSRMAR $3,000 ViPR SRM Advanced Reporting ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or course and one self-paced course. CE-VIDVPKSRMSA $1,800 ViPR SRM Storage Administration ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or course and one self-paced course. CE-VALPAKVIPRSRMAR $5,000 CE-VALPAKSRMSA $3,000 *Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

57 Benefits storage professionals who plan to manage, monitor, and support XtremIO storage array. XtremIO 3.x Flash Storage Solutions Students will learn the key elements of provisioning storage from XtremIO arrays to hosts, performing operations on live volumes, and measuring performance. You will also learn prerequisite fundamentals of connectivity, EMC Connectrix, EMC PowerPath, and ESRS. Product/Technology-Specific XtremIO Management XtremIO components and site requirements; cluster management; host configuration; features configuration; monitoring with XMS; performance management overview; performance analysis; basic troubleshooting. XtremIO Fundamentals Introduction, Architecture, Features and Capabilities, Management Overview Connectivity Protocols Fibre Channel, iscsi, FCIP, FCoE 3 Days 4 Hrs XtremIO 3.x Flash Storage Solutions Exam (E22-258) Manage the array using the GUI and the CLI Provision XtremIO storage to hosts Describe and manage Data at Rest Encryption and Snapshot technology Monitor system metrics, alerts, and performance data Perform data collection and interpret performance data Perform basic troubleshooting on XtremIO storage array Discuss the EMC XtremIO solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by EMC XtremIO Summarize the product architecture List the hardware and software options Describe features and system modules Describe management options and capabilities Define the basic architecture of iscsi, FCIP and FCoE Explain potential SAN topology solutions through examples Connectrix Fundamentals Storage connectivity overview, SAN architecture and components, SAN fabric topologies, EMC s Connectrix range, securing a SAN, SAN management tools, IP-based SAN extension, SAN technical positioning PowerPath Fundamentals Terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management PowerPath Configuration and Administration Features and functionality of PowerPath across multiple UNIX and Windows platforms, for both VMAX 1/2 and CLARiiON storage platforms EMC Secure Remote Support (ESRS) Overview EMC Secure Remote Support Introduction, ESRS Architecture, Operations XtremIO Installation Introduction and preparation, Installing and Cabling the System, X-Brick Base Configuration XtremIO Implementation Site Planning for Implementation, Cluster Implementation, Configuring Connect-Home (ESRS), Test Plan and Functional Overview Online Labs 2.5 Hrs 3 Hrs 3 Hrs Components, services, and FC Protocol used in a storage area network Identify fabric topologies and different types of Connectrix Products Explain how to secure a SAN using series-specific solutions Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage channels Describe PowerPath architecture and its load balancing policies Explain PowerPath connectivity and configuration in both SCSI and Fibre Channel environments Discuss the ESRS solution Describe the ESRS features and capabilities Identify the ESRS benefits for customers and EMC Summarize the product architecture and its components List the ESRS configuration options Explain the ESRS operations Define the supported hardware topologies for XtremIO Describe how to properly rack an XtremIO system Explain how to properly cable the XtremIO system Validate and power-on an XtremIO system Configure Storage Controller and network connectivity Perform XtremIO Site Planning for Implementation Deploy an XtremIO Management Server (XMS) Initialize and register an XtremIO cluster system Install and configure ESRS for XtremIO system Discuss the EMC Test Plan against the new XtremIO Implementation XtremIO Management Online Lab* Lab 1 Days This online lab explores lab scenarios based on the XtremIO Management VILT [Version 3.0]. The session provides a lab environment where participants can validate skills and concepts covered in the Video-ILT. During this online lab session, participants will connect to an XtremIO cluster and perform basic management tasks. Participants will also create and provision storage, run performance tests, and analyze the results of that testing. * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. EMCPT-XtremIO S-Paced PartnerOnly Includes one Video ILT and eight courses. CE-SPSPT-XIO $1,000 EMCPT-XtremIO Inst Led PartnerOnly Includes one Instructor-led or course and eight courses. CE-ILPT-XIO $1,500 XtremIO Online Lab PARTNERS ONLY Includes access to one individual to one Online Lab CE-OLPT-XIO $600 XtremIO w/olab PtrONLY VILTS Includes one Video ILT* and access to one individual to one Online Lab CE-SPSOLPT-XIO $1,600 * Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 57

58 ScaleIO 1.x Serverbased SAN Product/Technology-Specific These courses benefit professionals who plan and design, install, implement, and manage and monitor an end-to-end ScaleIO solution with integrated components (VMware, alternate hypervisors and OpenStack). Prepare for your Product Technology Specific ScaleIO 1.x Server- Based SAN certification. ScaleIO 1.30 Introduction Customer use case: Current scenario, introduction to ScaleIO, details of ScaleIO core components and features. ScaleIO 1.30 Overview Product vision and value proposition, fundamental concepts of ScaleIO, core components: MDM, SDS, SDC; core constructs: Protection domains, fault sets, storage pools; theory of operation ScaleIO 1.30 Installation Installation of ScaleIO 1.30, Expansion: Dynamically adding a node to a ScaleIO 1.30 cluster ScaleIO 1.30 Configuration and Management ScaleIO configuration & management: user interfaces; managing protection domains and fault sets; managing storage pools; creating & provisioning volumes; thin vs thick provisioning; snapshots, role-based access ScaleIO 1.30 Monitoring, Performance, and Troubleshooting Monitoring and troubleshooting; performance tuning ScaleIO 1.30 REST API and OpenStack Integration ScaleIO REST API; OpenStack integration 0.5 Hrs 3.5 Hrs ScaleIO 1.x Server-Based SAN Exam (E22-214) Introduce the ScaleIO technology Identify challenges that can be addressed with ScaleIO Describe the ScaleIO components and interactions at a basic level Explain the core product features and how they address typical data center challenges Explain the ScaleIO product, solution architecture and benefits at a high level Describe the core components and constructs, data layout, I/O processing and data flows within ScaleIO at a high level Perform preliminary presales design and detailed post sales design, covering all the major aspects of a ScaleIO 1.30 solution Describe the installation procedures for ScaleIO 1.30 on physical and virtual platforms (Linux, Windows, VMware) Explain how a functional 1.30 cluster can be expanded by adding nodes Explain how to perform various basic configuration and management operations in ScaleIO 1.30 Describe the tools available to perform these operations in both physical (Linux, Windows) and virtual (VMware) environments Describe how to use the ScaleIO GUI to perform routine monitoring and active management of a large, production ScaleIO 1.30 cluster Explain the ScaleIO event logging mechanism and how to use it to perform basic troubleshooting Describe the features available for performance tuning in a ScaleIO 1.30 cluster Describe the scope and operational details of the ScaleIO REST API Explain the capabilities, implementation and use of the ScaleIO OpenStack driver package ScaleIO 1.31 Technical Differences Differences and benefits of ScaleIO; ESXi enhancement; 1.31 management features; integration enhancements;qualifications. Explain the ScaleIO 1.31.differences in product and benefits at a high level Describe the ESXi enhancements Understand and perform the ScaleIO 1.30 to 1.31 upgrade Implement and use ScaleIO v1.31 management features, including SNMP ADDITIONAL COURSES ScaleIO Fundamentals Introduction, architecture, features and capabilities, management overview Discuss the ScaleIO solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by EMC ScaleIO Summarize the ScaleIO architecture Describe ScaleIO features and software modules Describe management options and capabilities ScaleIO evaluepak Partners Only Includes seven courses. TBD $ EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

59 Service Assurance Suite The Service Assurance (SA) Suite courses benefit any IT professional who deploys and leverages end-to-end network management solutions. You will learn to configure the Service Assurance Suite of software, view and understand the diagnostic analysis results, and resolve network and service issues.. The Smarts courses are based on version 9.2, and benefit any IT professional who deploys end-to-end network management solutions. Gain automated root-cause and impact analysis for server, network, and storage domains with availability and configuration.. Service Assurance Suite Service Assurance (SA) Suite Implementation Overview of the SAM architecture, administration consoles; creating users, profiles, notification lists and tools to control the working environment for all users and operators; Business Impact Manager to represent the managed infrastructure in the context of the business entities that it supports; integration and configuration of the new Companion User Interface (CUI); hands-on labs allow participants to configure the SAM solution in a live server Service Assurance (SA) Suite Management Overview, SA Suite Services, Smarts IP Manager Discovery Overview and Configuration, Discovery Phases, Discovery Monitoring and Advanced Topics, Auto-discovery, Polling and Thresholds, Server Manager Discovery, and more. Service Assurance Suite Fundamentals Introduction and architecture, features and capabilities, SA Suite management overview SMARTS COURSES Smarts Service Assurance Manager Administrator Overview of the SAM architecture, administration consoles; creating users, profiles, notification lists and tools to control the working environment for all users and operators; Business Impact Manager to represent the managed infrastructure in the context of the business entities that it supports; integration and configuration of the new Companion User Interface (CUI); hands-on labs allow participants to configure the SAM solution in a live server Smarts IP Manager Administrator Overview, Installation, Ionix IP Manager Fundamentals, Discovery Process, Auto-discovery Process, Polling Groups, Threshold Groups, Working with the Managed Topology, IP Tagging Service Assurance Suite Fundamentals Introduction and architecture, features and capabilities, SA Suite management overview 4 Days 4 Days 2.5 Hrs 3 Days 2 Days 2.5 Hrs Define the flow of information between EMC Smarts components View and explore the results of the diagnostic analysis via both the Global Console and the Companion User Interface (CUI) Analyze the network and service impacts caused by failures Automate actions to respond to failure notifications Incorporate customer and service information into Service Assurance Manager to manage infrastructure in the context of business Express end-to-end insight into how IT health relates to key business services Control the discovery process for all applications within the SA Suite Create management policies to specify how the infrastructure is managed Modify the SA Suite user environments to meet the needs of your organization Discuss the SA Suite solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by the SA Suite Summarize the product architecture List hardware and software options Describe key features of SA Suite applications Describe management options and capabilities Define the flow of information between EMC Smarts components View and explore the results of the diagnostic analysis via both the Global Console and the Companion User Interface (CUI) Analyze the network and service impacts caused by failures Automate actions to respond to failure notifications Incorporate customer and service information into Service Assurance Manager to manage infrastructure in the context of business Express end-to-end insight into how IT health relates to key business services Describe the value proposition of IP Manager Classify the types of entities managed by IP Manager Recognize the fundamental capabilities of IP Manager, including the entities managed, relationships modeled and problems diagnosed Install and configure the IP Management Suite Configure IP Manager to discover and manage IP network systems Discuss the SA Suite solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by the SA Suite Summarize the product architecture List hardware and software options Describe key features of SA Suite applications Describe management options and capabilities Smarts Network Configuration Manager (NCM) Implementation Architectural overview, installation, configuration and discovery, post-installation and integration. Smarts Network Configuration Manager Fundamentals Introduction to the Smarts Network Configuration Manager (NCM), including an overview of the NCM architecture, features, and functionality. 2 Days Describe the basic capabilities, function, and architecture of NCM servers Evaluate platform support and sizing considerations for deploying NCM Identify the differences in distributed and combination NCM architectures Explain security, and port considerations for planning and installation of an NCM implementation Perform the steps to install NCM on Unix via command line interface Identify steps necessary to install NCM using both the graphical user interface & silent installation scripts Configure NCM for an initial network discovery Create and discover a Network in NCM to define the range of devices that NCM will monitor Perform common initial implementation system administration tasks Discuss the Smarts Network Configuration Manager solution offered by EMC Identify key use cases supported by NCM Summarize the product architecture; List software options Describe features and software modules Describe management options and capabilities of NCM Service Assurance Suite Video VPak Includes one Video ILT* and one course. Smarts for IT Mgmt & Serv Video VPak Includes two Video ILT* and one course. CE-VIDVPKSAS $2,400 Service Assurance Suite ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or and self-paced course. CE-VIDVPKSMT $3,000 CE-VALPAKSAS $4,000 * Check online for USB availability and price EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 59

60 Service Management for ITaaS and Federation Hybrid Cloud Establishing Service Management for ITaaS course provides in-depth knowledge of the critical roles and strategies for establishing a service management front office to support the development of services. Gain in-depth knowledge of EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, SDDC Federation Edition - mechanism to deliver IT services in a flexible, efficient, and proactive manner by allowing consumers to provision their own resources on-demand. Service Management Course Establishing Service Management for ITaaS Service Management Overview; Service Management Planning; Service Management Considerations; Service Management Front Office; Service Management Back Office; Measuring Success and Planning for the Future. Discuss service management business drivers and benefits Discuss ITaaS transformation program planning and outcomes Define service management terminology and lifecycle Apply a practical approach to the phases of the service lifecycle from a front and back office perspective List measures of success and plan for the future Federation Hybrid Cloud EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Edition Operations Cloud Computing Overview, EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Overview, Service Catalog and Service Management, Tenant Administration, Data Protection, Chargeback, Resource Monitoring, Resource Expansion EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Edition Fundamentals EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Introduction, Architecture, Features and Capabilities, Management. Explain the tenets of cloud computing and service delivery models Expand infrastructure resources and allocate new capacity to cloud resource pools Define and configure backup service levels Configure the chargeback system with the appropriate costing and pricing data Monitor the environment for faults and to obtain capacity management and planning information Configure new tenants within the service catalog Instantiate, remove and modify service offerings within the service catalog Discuss the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud solution Identify key use cases supported by the EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud solution Summarize the solution architecture List hardware and software options Describe features and hardware/software modules Describe management options and capabilities EstServMgmtForITaaS VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and one course. FedEnt HybCloud Ops VVPK VILTS Includes one Video ILT and one course. CE-VIDVPKESMITAAS* $2,400 Est Serv Mgmt for ITaaS ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or and one self-paced course. CE-VIDVPKFEHC* $3,000 Fed Ent Hybrid Cloud Ops ValuePak Includes one Instructor-led or and one self-paced course CE-VALPAKESMITAAS* $5,000 CE-VALPAKFEHC* $5, *Model codes available June 2015 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

61 Data Domain Installation, Implementation and Administration This curriculum provides education and an assessment test required for partners who wish to achieve a QuickStart Services designation in order to implement Data Domain products models 140 and 610. EMC Data Domain QuickStart Installation Installation preparation and safety precautions, rack mounting and cabling of controllers, powering up and performing initial software configuration, verifying connectivity, performing several follow-up configuration tasks Prepare for installation, with required tools and safety precautions Install rails, and rack system hardware Perform initial configuration of Data Domain systems Configure network connectivity for administrative access Verify interoperability with connected devices Perform additional configuration tasks in the Enterprise Manager End of Course Assessment Data Domain Technology and Systems Introduction Data Domain In-line Deduplication, product overview, system capacities, common hardware features, and system differences, system login, management and licensing options overview, hardware redundancy, autosupports, alerts and file protection features Data Domain System Administration Data Domain system concepts, Verifying system configuration, Performing data backups, Managing network interfaces, Configuring and managing a VTL, Managing data, Managing replication and recovery, Managing DD Boost, Planning for capacity and throughput, Monitoring a Data Domain system, Upgrading a Data Domain system, Software licenses 4 Hrs 5 Hrs List the challenges behind conventional backup technology and describe how inline deduplication addresses them Describe the product family of Data Domain systems and distinguish the difference between Data Domain Appliances and Gateway Systems Describe the basic features of the Data Domain Operating System and list the four optional licenses available Describe system data protection measures and list the four file system data protection measures that ensure customer data integrity Show the common networking layouts employed for Data Domain Systems and list the common protocols supported Describe deduplication Describe the Data Domain operating environment, including Data Domain deduplication Identify and configure Data Domain data paths Perform a Data Domain system initial setup Access and copy data to a Data Domain system Configure and manage Data Domain network interfaces Describe and configure a VTL Customize and manage a Data Domain deduplication file system Describe and perform data replication and recovery Describe DD Boost Perform a DD Boost backup Describe capacity and throughput planning Monitor a Data Domain system This training is available to Partners free of charge through the Foundation Services Delivery for Authorized Resellers page:

62 VNX Series Implementation QuickStart For new EMC Partners who will perform basic unified VNX storage platform installation using the VNX installation Assistant and Unisphere. Additional training beyond the foundation modules will be required to deploy Local / Remote / Application Protection software suites. This learning path provides elearning based education and online assessment required for partners who setup VNX Series systems. Assessment VNX Fundamentals Overview on VNX system features and functions, business use cases, architecture and theory of operations, VNX hardware/software options and suites, management options and capabilities Describe the architecture and key features of the VNX and VNX with MCx series platforms Identify VNX family data integrity and availability features, as well as management options and storage objects VNX Local Protection Suite Fundamentals Local Protection Suite Components, VNX SnapView, VNX SnapSure, RecoverPoint/SE CDP, VNX Local Protection Suite Use Cases VNX Remote Protection Suite Fundamentals VNX Remote Protection Suite, VNX MirrorView, VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR PowerPath Fundamentals PowerPath terminology, features, architecture, theory of operations and management Connectrix Fundamentals EMC Connectrix B-Series, M-Series, and MDS-Series, EMC SAN Manager, Connectrix Manager, native switch management tools VNX Application Protection Suite Fundamentals Replication Manager overviewand features & functionality, Data Protection Advisor overview and features & functionality VNX Hardware Fundamentals VNX Series Architecture and Features, VNX Series Specifications, VNX Series Cabling, Introduction to SAS Drives VNX Installation and Initial Configuration Cabling and configuring a VNX storage system, upgrading VNX software, installation tools and resources VNX Block Storage Provisioning Using Unisphere Wizard Creating and allocating block-level storage VNX File Provisioning using Installation Wizard Creating and exporting/sharing file systems VNX Basic Hardware Maintenance Downloading and using the procedure generator, downloading and using Unisphere Service Manager, adding DAEs, adding and replacing disk drives 2.5 Hrs 2.5 Hrs Identify VNX SnapView and SnapSure architecture, functions and theory of operation Identify RecoverPoint/SE CDP architecture, functions and theory of operation Describe VNX MirrorView/S and MirrorView/A architecture, theory of operation, and features Describe VNX Replicator & RecoverPoint/SE CRR architecture, theory of operation, and features Discuss the features and benefits of PowerPath in an open systems host environment Explain how PowerPath achieves transparent recovery of host to storage channels Describe the architecture and key features of the Connectrix B-, M-, and MDS-Series switches and directors List and explain EMC and native switch management tools Identify Replication Manager architecture, functions and theory of operations Identify Data Protection Advisor Replication Analysis architecture, functions and theory of operations Describe VNX Series architecture, features and cabling Describe VNX Series Specifications 5100, 5300, 5500, 5700 Discuss SAS Drives Configure and cable a VNX Series storage system using the Unisphere Suite of tools and the IIG (Interactive Installation Guide) Upgrade the software running on a VNX Series storage system Use Unisphere wizards to create LUNs and assign them to an open systems host through a block-level SAN interface Use Unisphere wizards to create file systems and assign them to an open systems host through a file-level network interface Use correct procedures to replace failed VNX FRUs Interpret system log messages Interpret Unisphere alerts Verify correct hardware configuration of a VNX system This training is available to Partners free of charge through the Foundation Services Delivery for Authorized Resellers page: 62 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

63 Data Protection Advisor course benefits any storage professional who is currently responsible for or is planning to be responsible for implementing and managing the Data Protection Advisor product. You will learn to implement and manage tasks related to the backup option of the Data Protection Advisor product. Data Protection Advisor Data Protection Advisor Implementation and Management Overview, Installation, Configuration and Administration, Management, Advanced Administration, and Troubleshooting 3 Days Install and configure the different DPA components Manage the product through the GUI Run and customize reports Data Protection Advisor Fundamentals Overview DPA architecture, DPA licensing overview, DPA web console, reporting capabilities Provide an overview of Data Protection Advisor Explain Data Protection Advisor architecture List Data Protection Advisor features and benefits Describe Data Protection Advisor GUI and reporting categories ADDITIONAL COURSES Data Protection Advisor Custom Reporting Configuring Reports, Creating Custom Reports, Customizing the Appearance of a Report, Advanced Report Writing 2 Days Create custom reports by modifying existing ones or working from scratch Describe the use of common operators and data sources Data Protection Advisor ValuePak Includes ILT or Online-ILT. CE-VALPAKDPA $3,000 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 63

64 Derive maximum value from your virtualized information infrastructure by investing in VMware education and certification. You will learn to install, configure, secure, and analyze the VMware suite of server virtualization technology. Prepare to become a VMware Certified Professional (VCP). VMware VMware vsphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6] Virtual machines, VMware vcenter Server, configure and manage virtual networks and manage vsphere storage, virtual machine management, access and authentication control, resource management and monitoring, data protection, high availability and fault tolerance, scalability, patch management, installing VMware vsphere 5 components VMware vsphere: Troubleshooting [v6] Course Introduction, troubleshooting tools, SSL certificates, Networking, Storage, Cluster Management, vcenter Server and ESXi, virtual machines VMware vsphere: Design Workshop [V5.x] Design process overview, ESX/ESXi host design, vsphere virtual datacenter design, vsphere network design, vsphere storage design, virtual machine design, management and monitoring design, design workshop VMware vsphere: Optimize and Scale [V6] Advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. The course is based on VMware vsphere ESXi 5.0 and VMware vcenter Server 5.1 VMware vsphere: Fast Track [V5.5] VMware virtualization, creating virtual machines, VMware vcenter Server, configuring and managing virtual networks and virtual storage, virtual machine management, access and authentication control, high availability and fault tolerance, host and network scalability VMware Horizon View Install, Configure, Manage [V6.0] Hands on training in VMware Horizon View Desktops, Connection server, client options, administrator, configuring and managing linked clones, security, persona management, connection server performance and scalability, application manager, VMware ThinApp. VMware vcenter Configuration Manager for Virtual Infrastructure Management [V5.x] Hands-on training course for VMware vcenter Configuration Manager VMware vrealize Operations Manager: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.0] For experienced users of VMware vsphere teaches skills in the use of VMware vcenter Operations Manager as a forensic and predictive tool. The course is based on VMware ESXi 5.x, VMware vcenter Server 5.x, and vcenter Operations Manager 5.x. VMware vcenter Site Recovery Manager: Install, Configure, Manage [v5.5] Use of VMware vcenter Operations Manager as a forensic and predictive tool. The course is based on VMware vsphere ESXi 5.0, VMware vcenter Server 5.0, and vcenter Operations Manager 5.0 VMware Cloud Orchestration and Extensibility [v6.1] Automation of IT processes, using Orchestrator Client, workflows, integration, vsphere API VMware vcloud Automation Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V6] VMware vcloud Automation Center Architecture and Components; Distributed Execution Managers and Agents; Configuration, Provisioning, and Management; self service portal; managing and monitoring resources; models and workflows; installation and upgrade 3 Days 4 Days 3 Days 2 Days 3 Days Days Install and configure ESXi and vcenter Server components Deploy, manage, and migrate virtual machines Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure Monitor resource usage using vcenter Server Increase scalability using vcenter Server Apply ESXi patches using VMware vcenter Update Manager Manage higher availability and data protection using vcenter Server Use the VMware vsphere Web Client, the command line, and log files to diagnose and correct problems in vsphere Troubleshoot issues in SSL Certificate, networking, storage, single sign-on, vcenter server, ESXi host, VMware vsphere High Availability cluster, VMware vsphere vmotion, virtual machine Identify design goals, requirements, and constraints Identify useful information for making design decisions Recognize and analyze best practice recommendations Analyze alternative design choices Configure and manage ESXi networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise; Manage changes to the vsphere environment Optimize the performance of all vsphere components; Troubleshoot operational faults and identify their root causes Use VMware vsphere ESXi Shell and VMware vsphere Management Assistant (vma) to manage vsphere; Use VMware vsphere Auto Deploy to provision ESXi hosts Configure and manage ESXi networking and storage Create, configure, migrate, manage, and monitor virtual machines and virtual appliances Manage user access to the VMware virtual infrastructure Use vcenter Server to monitor resource usage and more Install and configure Horizon View components. Create and manage dedicated and floating desktop pools. Deploy and manage linked-clone virtual desktops. Configure and manage desktops that run in local mode and more Install and configure vcenter Configuration Manager Navigate the user interface, manage compliance Perform administrative and configuration tasks against your virtual infrastructure Understand major and minor badges and their underlying metrics. Use these badges to find the root causes of common operational issues in a vsphere environment. Perform capacity management and what-if analyses. Define new use cases based on the optimized integration with VMware vcenter Operations Management Suite products like VMware vcenter Configuration Manager, VMware vfabric Hyperic, VMware vcenter Infrastructure Navigator, and other adapters Install SRM 5.1; Understand the storage replication options Deploy and configure VMware vsphere Replication (VR) Configure inventory and resource mappings Build protection groups based on VR Create, edit, execute, and test a recovery plan Perform a planned migration; Perform a reprotect and a failback Run the Orchestrator platform Use the Orchestrator client to import and run library workflows Develop and run custom parameterized workflows and more... Installing, configuring, and managing VMware vcloud Automation Center. Configuration and use of vcloud Automation Center as a platform for self-service provisioning of virtual, cloud, and physical machines to create and manage on-demand multivendor cloud infrastructures The courses listed above can be purchased individually with a subscription, Training Units, or Credit Card. 64 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

65 Benefits IT professionals who plan to work with big fast data and leverage the extended capabilities of Pivotal. Includes courses for Pivotal HD, Cloud Foundry, Data Suite, and App Suite. Pivotal Delivery Modes Hadoop Open Source Hadoop Essentials Open Source Hadoop Administration Processing Big Data with Hadoop Greenplum Greenplum Architecture, Administration, and Implementation Collaborative Analytics with Greenplum Chorus Greenplum Chorus Implementation and Maintenance 4 Days 4 Days 3 Days 1 Day 1 Day Hadoop overview, HDFS, HBASE, Map Reduce on YARN, Hadoop streaming, Map Reduce Workflows, Oozie, Pig, Hive Hadoop introduction, planning your Hadoop clusters, HDFS, Getting data into HDFS, MapReduce, Hadoop Installation & initial configuration, installing/configuring Hive, Impala, and Pig, Hadoop Clients, Cluster maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, hadoop security. This comprehensive 3-day course provides competent Java developers with the skills necessary to exploit the extended capabilities of Pivotal HD. The course includes core technologies, big fast data, NoSQL, Hadoop, introduction to GemFire and SQLFire, and an overview of Spring and Big Data. Introduction to the architecture, configuration and nomenclature of Greenplum systems, high level knowledge of the Shared Nothing MPP environment and data warehousing techniques. Learn to install, upgrade, and maintain the Greenplum database system. Greenplum Chorus product overview, interacting with Greenplum Chorus, advanced functions Product overview, installing and configuring Greenplum Chorus, managing users, workspaces, and data related objects, administration, and troubleshooting Greenplum Unified Analytic Platform Fundamentals For questions or to schedule a class, contact education@gopivotal.com. Get an overview and understand the benefits offered by the Greenplum Unified Analytic Platform, examine the evolution from the data warehouse to the impact of Big Data in the industry Delivery Mode Other Technology Certification Alignment Introduction to Pivotal HD Big Data Suite Pivotal HD Administration Big Data Suite Processing Big Data with Pivotal HD Big Data Suite Introduction to Pivotal HD and HAWQ Big Data Suite Pivotal Certified HAWQ Architect HAWQ Architecture and Implementation Big Data Suite Pivotal Certified HAWQ Architect Introduction to GemFire Big Data Suite Pivotal Certified GemFire Developer Pivotal Certified GemFire Administrator GemFire Developer Big Data Suite Pivotal Cetified GemFire Developer GemFire Administration Big Data Suite Pivotal Certified GemFire Administrator Introduction to GemFire XD Big Data Suite GemFire XD Developer Big Data Suite Data Science in Practice Big Data Suite Introduction to Greenplum Database Big Data Suite Introduction to Pivotal Cloud Foundry PaaS/Pivotal Cloud Foundry Developing Applications with Cloud Foundry PaaS/Pivotal Cloud Foundry Pivotal Cloud Foundry Developer Pivotal Cloud Foundry ICM PaaS/Pivotal Cloud Foundry Core Spring App Suite Pivotal Certified Spring Professional Enterprise Integration with Spring App Suite Pivotal Certified Enterprise Integration Specialist Spring Web App Suite Pivotal Certified Spring Web Application Developer What s New in Spring App Suite JPA Spring App Suite Groovy and Grails App Suite Pivotal RabbitMQ App Suite RabbitMQ Install, Configure, Manage App Suite Introduction to Redis App Suite Redis Install, Configure, Manage App Suite Pivotal Certified Redis Administrator * Instructor-led classes in the above list are scheduled by Request Only. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 65

66 Welcome to EMC ECD Education Services Technology confidence for implementation success Preparing your team for EMC implementation success starts here. EMC Enterprise Content Division (ECD) Education Services offers a diversity and depth of offerings to enable your technology success. We teach content management expertise, including document and data capture, content transformation, document generation, and industry-specific content management. By gaining technical competence and confidence across these areas, your teams can drive the highest possible impact from your ECD technology investments. At ECD Education Services, we bring our deep and current ECD product knowledge to many flexible learning options, and we keep new learning accessible through our seasoned on-line community members. As you ll see throughout this comprehensive course catalog, training by job role or by product is available across the ECD technology set, including: ApplicationXtender Captiva D2 Documentum Document Sciences xcp Our latest course offerings now cover solution and industry based topics, such as Engineering Plant & Facilities Management and Life Sciences Fundamentals. But we offer much more than classes, as you ll see in the following sections. Our goal is to ensure your ECD implementation success. For local pricing and purchase options, contact your ECD learning consultant. Why ECD? ECD as your training provider offers several unique capabilities: Instructional designers tapped directly into ECD product development teams With over 15,000 hours invested in courseware development, quality in the depth of our product knowledge is a key differentiator. We are completely immersed in our technology, which means our instructors and curriculum provide a deep and detailed level of knowledge. Our designers can connect instantly with any EMC technical expert they need, to know exactly the detailed status on a product feature or functionality aspect. One source for all of your team s needs As part of a larger technology organization, we offer flexibility, whether in learning paths, learning styles, or delivery options. All of your varied team members needs can be addressed by one provider, regardless of role or physical location. New learning methods The world of education has changed dramatically in our social media world. We tap into real-time feedback, chats and community knowledge to continually improve and refresh content. If you haven t seen our EMC Community Network (ECN), check it out at All ECD course alumni can plug into these communities anytime to ask a follow up question, share a tip, or otherwise stay connected and up-to-date. This keeps our curriculum customer-centered, not vendor-centered. These methods help support your success with ECD. 66 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

67 ECD Education Services Portfolio Overview Everything you need for Technical and Professional Success At ECD Education Services, our goal is provide you the right training, the optimal way, to the appropriate people throughout your project lifecycle. We offer four major categories of assistance, from strategies for how and why to approach education in your organization, to validating the knowledge in your organization through specific certifications. In between, we have many different types of training content and delivery options. The following visual represents an overview of the ECD Education Services portfolio of services we can deliver, depending on your needs: STRATEGIC SERVICES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ANALYSIS (KSA) APPLICATION & ROLE-BASED TRAINING BUSINESS TEAM Business Analysts Program & Product Managers Business Leaders TECHNICAL TEAM System Administrators Developers Architects END USERS DELIVERY OPTIONS Onsite (ILT) Live-Online () Video Instructor Led Training (VILT) Classroom (ILT) Self-Paced () Hosted Lab Sandbox PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Associate Application Developer System Administrator Technology Architect Strategic Services Work with ECD learning experts to develop a customized plan & fulfill your unique learning needs. At a strategic and holistic level, we provide Knowledge and Skills Analysis (KSAs) and custom end user training plans based on the unique skills and needs of your organization. These services take the experience and specialized know-how of our team, and apply it to your learning goals for a custom solution. You walk away with a plan for how to get where you need to go. Application and Rolebased Training Select from application or role-based training to strengthen competencies & knowledge. For targeted learning, we provide standardized technical training for technical users, as well as courseware for end users and business users. This catalog details our application and role-based course offerings, which are continually updated at mylearn.emc.com. Delivery Options Professional Certification Choose the best delivery type for your learning style. Validate knowledge retention and motivate staff. Since everyone learns differently, our delivery types provide a variety of options, from on site classes to self-paced on-line modules. This catalog uses color-coded icons to denote delivery type, such as video instructor led training, on site training, etc. Learning paths are available to guide your education. To validate knowledge transfer, we offer exams and certifications at three levels of recognition across various ECD product lines. More important than just completing a course is validating that the knowledge is truly learned. Certifications provide validation and offer career paths of substance for motivated learners. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 67

68 RSA Training and Certification As you implement new technologies, add new functionality to existing systems, or orient new staff, education is a crucial element. Consistent training helps to maintain the security of your computing environment, improves the end-user experience, and increases productivity and job satisfaction in your organization. About RSA Education Services RSA Education Services is dedicated to providing practical and relevant courses that support security learning across an enterprise - from end users to administrative staff to security practioners, analysts, and forensic investigators. RSA s unique position and presence in the industry allows RSA Education Services to offer the best in leading-edge courses; delivered by professionals with intense dedication and years of experience. RSA Product Training Our worldwide training services are targeted to serve professionals who are responsible for installing, supporting, and administering the entire range of RSA solutions. Developed for security administration and network operations, product courses offer a variety of teaching methods including traditional instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training, video-based learning, and e-learning. Each of these options gives you the flexibility to select a learning mode that best fits your learning style, time constraints, and budget. Security Awareness and Cyber Defense RSA Education Services provides learning on various security topics. We offer a variety of courses to support your organization s security awareness efforts. We also wish to enable the current and next generation of security professionals to address the latest threats to information and infrastructure security. To that end, we also offer a Cyber Defense curriculum and training on CISSP Certification. See the next page for a summary of RSA Training Offerings by Delivery Mode. RSA Certified Security Professional By becoming an RSA Certified Security Professional, you possess the credentials that demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a practical expert in the rapidly growing information security industry. Our relationship with Pearson VUE, which operates 5,000 testing centers in 165 countries, provides convenient access to certification exams and ensures impartial testing. Learn more at Contact Us Online: trainingregistration@rsa.com Phone: (International) 68 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

69 ONLINE LABS: A new approach to hands-on learning Optional, instructor-facilitated, hands-on labs Get even more from EMC Education Services Gain hands-on experience with EMC Technologies through Online Labs without the need to travel Collaborate with EMC instructors and other learners remotely through the Online Lab sessions For a complete list of Online Labs, description, and schedules, visit Optional Online Labs are intended for self-paced learners, including: Technical professionals requiring hands-on experience in installation, configuration, administration, and management of compute, network, and storage environments Online labs are optional, instructor-facilitated, hands-on lab courses accessible online and conducted by highly qualified EMC instructors available to learners who require practical exercises in addition to self-paced learning and recorded labs. Register for Online Labs* today Develop, enhance, or refresh your skills in a lab only learning environment in 3 easy steps: Complete the recommended self-paced learning Register for the scheduled 1-2 day Online Lab session and successfully complete the online assessment test Access student (lab) guide prior to joining the scheduled Online Lab 1 Complete self-paced learning Learn from top EMC subjectmatter experts Leverage recorded Lab exercises 2 Qualify for Online Lab Register for Online Lab Complete online assessment test * Online Labs are available to registered learners who have taken the prerequisite assessment test 15 business days prior to the start of the class. Successful completion ensures participants readiness and effective lab experience involving a similarly skilled group. Please reference course details for more information on the prerequisite training and assessment test. 3 Hands-on via Online Lab Access student (lab) guide Join scheduled Online Lab To view schedule, purchase, and register for online labs, visit EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 69

70 CLOUD AND IT AS A SERVICE FOR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION A one-day open * course to develop an organizational transformation strategy that incorporates cloud computing and ITaaS Create a dynamic team of change agents to transform your business, addressing governance, finance, organization, and technology considerations. This open course addresses key questions from Business Leaders, LOB decision-makers, and IT Managers on: Key elements and best practices for services governance Services costing and financial transparency New roles, skills, and technology requirements to support IT service delivery Leverage tips and practical experience from EMC IT s own ITaas transformation The Cloud and IT as a Service for Business Transformation course enables you to: Identify concepts, core elements, skills, and strategies for developing a plan to implement ITaaS Adopt a business-centric approach to establishing services aligned to business goals Provide strategic business value by reducing time-to-market, improving competitive position Leverage cloud and ITaaS capabilities Reduce costs while retaining competitive capabilities Facilitate business transformation by optimizing internal and external resources, efficiently managing the service lifecycle, and applying industry best practices Identify the key attributes that drive flexibility and responsiveness to evolving business needs Define an efficient change management strategy Articulate the key focus areas, strategies, and skills required to transform the business to a cloud-based ITaaS model * Unique course focused on technology concepts, prinicples, and case studies that can be applied to all IT environments. 70 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

71 Prepare Your Organization to Become More Competitive, Innovative, and Efficient The Cloud and IT as a Service for Business Transformation Course provides business leaders and their teams with insight on how to leverage cloud computing and IT as a Service to drive business innovation, agility, and efficiency. Topics covered in the course include: Module Topics IT Transformation - A Business Impact Business - key challenges Technology - leveraging cloud and ITaaS to address business challenges ITaas strategy - key focus areas Governance Critical elements of a services governance strategy Service governance functions Service governance transformation planning Finance Critical elements of a financial strategy New functions and processes to support financial transformation ITaaS financial transformation planning Organization Critical elements of an organization strategy New functions required in the organization Communication and skills development ITaaS organizational transformation planning Technology Critical elements of a technology strategy Tools to implement a service catalog, orchestration, metering, and chargeback ITaaS technology transformation planning 6 Course Summary ACCESS YOUR COURSE TODAY! Leverage the Cloud and IT as a Service for Business Transformation Video-ILT View Introducing Cloud and IT as a Service for Business Transformation (of $200 value available for free) A one-day self-paced course that shows business leaders and their teams how to leverage cloud computing and IT as a Service to help drive innovation, agility, and efficiency while addressing the key focus areas of services governance, finance, organization, and technology to achieve business goals. Visit: for details. An 80-minute self-paced module that provides Business Leaders and their teams with the definitions, concepts, skills and strategies to leverage Cloud Computing and ITaaS for agility and efficiency within their organizations. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 71

72 DATA SCIENCE AND BIG DATA ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION A one-day open* course to develop Big Data-savvy business leaders Identify opportunities to solve business challenges using advanced analytics and develop the expertise to lead an analytical team. This open course will help you learn how to: Identify business drivers for predictive analytics Develop effective Data Science teams that drive innovation through analytics Define a strategy to enable transformation to data-driven decisionmaking Lead a project driven by a well-defined, repeatable, and scalable data analytics lifecycle The Data Science and Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation course enables you to: Articulate the business value of Big Data and the opportunities it presents to drive growth and innovation Understand the different types of business value including financial, decision quality, data quality, and collaboration Create competitive advantage through the use of advanced analytical techniques and Big Data Lead analytics projects using a structured lifecycle approach Ensure rigor and completeness that ease transition of cross-functional analytic team members Provide long-term business value by ensuring validity, repeatability, and scalability Drive innovation via analytics projects by understanding how to drive organizational change Expand existing capabilities with new Big Data talent, Data Science as a Service teams, Crowdsourcing, and more Incorporate change management as part of implementing a data-driven approach to decision-making * Unique course focused on technology concepts, prinicples, and case studies that can be applied to all IT environments. 72 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

73 Leverage Big Data to Transform Your Business into a Predictive Enterprise 1 Discovery The Data Science and Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation Course provides business 6 Operationalize 5 Communicate Results 4 Model Building 2 Data Prep 3 Model Planning leaders with: Information about the real-world benefits of Big Data Analytics The skills and information needed to successfully implement Big Data Analytics projects A Data Science point of view for using analytics to derive business insights from Big Data Topics covered in the course include: Module Topics Introduction Overview of Big Data and Data Science Benefits of data-driven decision-making Deriving Business Value from Big Data Data sources, within your organization and external illustrative analytical methods Big Data tools and technologies Leading Analytic Projects Overview of data analytics lifecycle Frame a business problem as an analytics problem Identify the four main deliverables in an analytics project Developing Data Science Teams Develop an analytic team: profiles of people and skill sets required Select suitable organizational models for Data Science teams Transform existing teams Driving Innovation via Analytic Projects Develop vision for Data Science projects Use change management in analytics projects Create an initial action plan ACCESS YOUR COURSE TODAY! Leverage the Data Science and Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation Video-ILT View Introducing Data Science and Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation (of $200 value available for free) A one-day self-paced course that provides business the skills and knowledge on what is required to effectively run projects that leverage Big Data Analytics, derive business value from Big Data, lead Data Science projects using a data analytics lifecycle, and drive innovation using analytics. Visit: for details. A 60-minute self-paced module for executives who plan to develop new Data Science capabilities and would like concrete examples of how organizations are taking advantage of Big Data for data-driven decision-making. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 73

74 Training Units Training Units are prepaid EMC education currency, which is added into your company s training account and shared by your organization s employees. Training Units are the most flexible purchase option available and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. EMC Partners receive a standard 15 percent discount. CE-TU Training Unit $100 CE-TU Training Units $10,000 CE-TU Training Units $5,000 CE-TU Training Units $11,000 CE-TU Training Units $5,500 CE-TU Training Units $30,000 Individual Subscriptions Individual subscriptions provide access to the entire EMC training library for one full year. Subscriptions are the ideal way to purchase training for those striving to accelerate readiness in one or more specializations, as well as those pursuing EMC Proven Professional certification. Individual Subscriptions are valid for one (1) year from date of activation with activation not to exceed 60 days from the invoice date. All pricing is pre-discounted, negotiate additional discounts by purchasing corporate training subscriptions for ten or more students. CE-SUBPNR01 Partner Subscription 1 person, 1 year $ 9,000 CE-SUBPNR02 Partner Subscription 1 person, 2 years $ 15,000 CE-SUBCUSeV V-Subscription 1 person, 1 year $ 5,000 CE-SUBCUSELN e-subscription 1 person, 1 year $ 2,000 ValuePaks and Video ValuePaks Remove the guesswork from purchasing education. ValuePaks are aligned to our Learning Paths, which are already aligned to EMC Products and Technologies. A ValuePak contains a blend of courses and up to five days of Instructor Led Training (ILT). A Video Value Pak contains a blend of courses and Video Instructor Led Training (Video ILT). ValuePaks are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are assigned to a named individual at the time of activation (registration). All pricing is pre-discounted. Onsite If you have eight or more employees taking the same course, consider a custom onsite offering. We deliver our instructor-led training experience to your site or at a nearby EMC facility. Contact EMC Education Services or ask for Technical Training Consultants through your account representatives for more information. EMC Partners receive a standard 15 percent discount. One year subscriptions hold a maximum attainable value of $27,000 USD, based on the list price represented in the EMC Education Services online catalog. Subscription options do not apply to Content Management. 74 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

75 The key advantage of blended learning is flexibility. Choose the learning mode that best fits your learning style, time constraints, and budget. Video (Video-ILT / Video ILT-Stream) Top-instructor-delivered, (ILT), delivered online, on-demand in streaming format, with an intuitive navigation menu. Lecture content, recorded walk-through lab demonstrations, and student materials are identical to the ILT. (ILT) Traditional classroom training, with hands-on labs or casestudies, delivered at one of our many training centers worldwide, by a highly qualified EMC instructor. Online () A real-time interactive training experience where students participate online to access the instructor-led virtual classroom. Lecture, discussion, questions and answers, and lab exercises make this a rich and flexible training experience. Online Labs Optional, instructor-facilitated, hands-on lab exercises, accessible online and conducted by highly qualified EMC instructors available to Video-ILT learners who require practical exercises in addition to the walk-through lab. Self-paced training, generally one to three hours which can be accessed directly over the Internet or downloaded to your PC for use at your convenience. Also includes downloadable and printable student guides that can be taken anywhere, anytime. EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 75

76 EMC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS PARTNERS Transform your skills in a feature-rich environment. Gain instant access to on-demand learning. My Video ILT-Stream Collection Access your Video ILT-Stream and learn via these modular, self-paced courses delivered by top EMC instructors. New Product Launch Training Get trained on emerging technologies and product version differences; keep your skills updated. Free Practice Tests Assess your level of readiness. Reinforce what you ve learned and get a feel for the certification exam experience. Certification and Exams Purchase an exam voucher, schedule your next certification exam, and manage your certifications on CertTracker. Student Discussion Community Visit our student discussion community to post questions, find answers, and connect with peers. Virtual Labs: ESVL and vlab Plan and execute product demo and workshops. Gain hands-on experience in installation and management of compute, network, and storage environments. Technology Articles Leverage curated content including Knowledge Sharing articles authored by EMC Proven Professionals, SME blogs, and the latest industry news. 76 EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

77 CHOOSING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION These subscription options 1 provide access to our broad collection of Video ILT-Stream and titles for 1 year from date of purchase. Eligible Solution Providers may redeem U Sell U Earn Rewards in part or in full. The purchase options exclude training from VMware, Pivotal, VCE, RSA, and certification exam vouchers. Both options enable self-service anytime, anywhere. Collection titles are aligned to contractual relationships with EMC. Plan Options EMC Advantage* EMC AdvantagePlus* Pricing $15,000 (CE-ATVTG) $25,000 (CE-ATVTGPLUS) Per Annual Subscription Up to 25 unique activations 1 Up to 200 unique activations 1 Access Details Technology Architect Implementation Engineer Operational Platform Engineer Implement Remote Support Onsite Support Service Provider Cloud / Big Data * All subscriptions include access to 100+ titles and learning paths. Certification exam vouchers (value $200) are available at 50% discount ($100). 1 First time click; excludes repeated access to a previously activated title ENABLE CONTINUOUS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. ACHIEVE YOUR TRAINING GOALS. Organizational skills development is an on-going process, requiring a flexible education solution that cost-effectively achieves your unique training goals. A VILT-Stream Enterprise Subscription facilitates skills development across the entire organization from on-boarding new employees and IT resources, expanding existing skill sets, developing deeper expertise, and beyond. FIND COURSES The EMC Partner Education catalog provides a comprehensive course listing covering all EMC technologies and solutions. Download the catalog at FIND ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Refer to EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 77

78 List of EMC Instructor-led Training,, and Video-ILT For information on other courses, please visit Delivery Mode Course Title Duration Page Technology Advanced Methods in Data Science and Big Data Analytics 5 days 16 Big Data Video-ILT (VILT) Avamar Integration and Performance Management 5 days 42 Backup Recovery Avamar Management 3 days 18 Backup Recovery Lab Avamar Management, Installation and Configuration 5 days 41 Backup Recovery Avamar Solutions Design 2 days 38 Backup Recovery Backup Recovery Infrastructure Solutions 5 days 28 Backup Recovery Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture 5 days 11 Backup Recovery Backup Recovery Solutions Design 5 days 28 Backup Recovery Lab Backup Recovery Solutions - Microsoft Applications Integration 2 days 29 Backup Recovery Lab Backup Recovery Solutions - Oracle, NDMP, and VMware Integration 2 days 29 Backup Recovery Lab Backup Recovery Solutions - Multi-product Integration 2 days 29 Backup Recovery CAS Management 3 days 54 Archiving Cloud and IT as a Service for Business Transformation 1 day 70 Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Infrastructure and Services v2 5 days 12 Cloud Infrastructure Lab Data Domain System Administration 4 days 52 Backup Recovery Data Protection Advisor Custom Reporting 2 days 28, 44, 63 Backup Recovery Data Protection Advisor for Backups Implementation and Management 3 days 44 Backup Recovery Data Protection Advisor Implementation and Management 3 days 28, 63 Backup Recovery Data Science and Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation 1 day 72 Big Data Data Science And Big Data Analytics 5 days 16 Big Data EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Ecosystem 5 days 35 Federation Hybrid Cloud EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Integration 5 days 35 Federation Hybrid Cloud EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Federation SDDC Operations 5 days 60 Federation Hybrid Cloud Enterprise Backup Recovery Design 5 days 15 Data Center Architect Enterprise Storage Networking Design 5 days 14 Data Center Architect Establishing Service Management for ITaaS 5 days 60 Hybrid Cloud IT-as-a-Service Planning and Design 5 days 13 Cloud Infrastructure Information Storage and Management v2 4 days 10 Information Storage Isilon Administration and Management 5 days 26 Scale-out Storage Isilon Tools and Diagnostics 5 days 40 Scale-out Storage Lab Isilon Implementation 4 days 51 Scale-out Storage Isilon Infrastructure Solutions 2 days 27 Scale-out Storage Isilon Solutions Design 3 days 27 Scale-out Storage Lab NetWorker Installation, Configuration and Administration 5 days 17, 43 Backup Recovery NetWorker Microsoft Applications Implementation and Management 4 days 28 Backup Recovery NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications 3 days 28, 44 Backup Recovery Lab RecoverPoint Implementation 5 days 50 Storage & Data Replication Lab RecoverPoint/SE Implementation 5 days 46, 50 Storage & Data Replication RecoverPoint Management 3 days 25 Storage & Data Replication Replication Manager Workshop 5 days 33, 48 Storage & Data Replication 78 SAN Management 5 days 19 Storage & Data Replication EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit

79 List of EMC Instructor-led Training,, and Video-ILT For information on other courses, please visit Video-ILT (VILT) Delivery Mode Course Title Duration Page Technology Service Assurance (SA) Suite Implementation 4 days 59 Infrastructure Management Service Assurance (SA) Suite Management 4 days 59 Infrastructure Management Smarts IP Manager Administrator 2 days 59 Infrastructure Management Smarts Service Assurance Manager Administrator 3 days 59 Infrastructure Management Smarts Network Configuration Manager (NCM) Implementation 2 days 59 Infrastructure Management Lab Symmetrix VMAX Business Continuity Management 5 days 22, 47 Storage & Data Replication Lab Symmetrix VMAX Configuration Management 5 days 22, 47 Storage & Data Replication Symmetrix VMAX Configuration with SymmWin 3 days 38 Storage & Data Replication Symmetrix VMAX Infrastructure Solutions 5 days 32 Storage & Data Replication Symmetrix Installation and Maintenance 5 days 38 Storage & Data Replication Symmetrix Integration with VMware vsphere 5 days 32, 44 Storage & Data Replication Symmetrix VMAX Performance Workshop 4 days 23, 33, 48 Storage & Data Replication Symmetrix VMAX Solutions Design 5 days 32 Storage & Data Replication ViPR Implementation and Maintenance 5 days 55 Software-defined Storage ViPR SRM Advanced Reporting 5 days 56 Infrastructure Management ViPR SRM Implementation and Maintenance 5 days 56 Infrastructure Management ViPR SRM for Storage Administrators 3 days 56 Infrastructure Management Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Planning and Design 5 days 13 Cloud Infrastructure VMAX3 Configuration Management 3 days 24, 49 Storage & Data Replication VMAX3 Business Continuity Management 2 days 24, 49 Storage & Data Replication VMAX Family Installation and Maintenance 5 days 39 Storage & Data Replication VMAX3 Infrastructure Solutions 5 days 34 Storage & Data Replication VPLEX Implementation 5 days 53 Storage & Data Replication VPLEX Troubleshooting 2 days 53 Storage & Data Replication Lab VNX Block Storage Management 2 days 21 Storage & Data Replication VNX Block Storage Performance Workshop 3 days 21 Storage & Data Replication VNX Block Storage Remote Protection with Mirrorview 2 days 21 Storage & Data Replication VNX File Storage Remote Protection with Replicator 2 days 21, 46 Storage & Data Replication Lab VNX Unified Storage Management 5 days 20 Storage & Data Replication Lab VNX Unified Storage Implementation 5 days 45 Storage & Data Replication VNX Unified Storage Infrastructure Solutions 5 days 30 Storage & Data Replication VNX Unified Storage Installation and Maintenance 5 days 37 Storage & Data Replication VNX Unified Storage Performance Workshop 5 days 21, 31, 46 Storage & Data Replication VNX Unified Storage Solutions Design 5 days 30 Storage & Data Replication Lab XtremIO Management 3 days 57 All-Flash Scale-out Storage EMC Education Services Partner Education Catalog May 2015 For the latest information visit 79

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