V e rsion: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-l ecture instruction).
Topical Outline – Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding
lab, practicum, clinical or other non-lecture instruction):
Information growth and challenges
Define a storage system and its environment
Review the evolution of storage technologies
Introduce intelligent storage systems
SCSI and Fibre Channel architecture
Direct-attached storage (DAS)
Storage area networks (SANs)
Network-attached storage (NAS)
Internet Protocol SAN (IP-SAN)
Content-addressed storage (CAS)
Storage virtualization
Introduce business continuity
Backup and Recovery
Local Data Replication
Remote Date Replication
Storage security
Storage infrastructure monitoring and management
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Differentiate storage architectures and key data center elements
2. Explain the components of storage infrastructure including subsystems, RAID and intelligent storage systems
3. Demonstrate network technologies used in storage systems
4. Outline the benefits and components of Storage Area Networks (SANs)
5. Adapt contingency plans for backup, replication and archiving
6. Evaluate information security requirements and recommend solutions
7. List SAN management issues and requirements
Methods of Assessment:
All outcomes will be assessed by one or more of the following:
Individual/Group Assignments
Individual/Group Projects
Reading Assignments
Presentations
Lab Works/Assignments
Quizzes/Tests/Exams
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
• Information Storage and Management: Storing, Managing, and Protecting Digital Information; Author: EMC
Cooperation; Publisher: Wiley; ISBN: 9780470618332 or similar title
