JSPM University, Pune
Course Type: PCC Course Title: Fundamentals of storage technology and data
center
Course Code: Teaching Scheme: Examination Scheme:
230GDIB0101
Credits: 2 Lecture (L): 2 CIE:
Tutorial (T): 0 ESE:
Practical (P): 0
Experiential Learning (EL): 0
Prerequisite Courses, if any:
1. To understand the content and successfully complete this course, a participant must have a
basic understanding of Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Networking, and
databases
Course Objectives:
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 FCSAN, 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
Course Outcomes: On completion of the course, learner will be able to
CO1.Identify and describe the functions to build data center networking for switch network.
CO2. Discuss different types of logical and physical components of a storage infrastructure.
CO3. Describe the different types of RAID implementations and their benefits.
CO4. Understand the importance of Fibre Channel protocols and how to communicate with each
other.
CO5. Describe the benefits of the different network storage options for different application
environments.
CO 6. Identify single points of failure in a storage infrastructure and list solutions.
Course Contents
Unit I Introduction to Storage Technology 4(Hrs)
Data proliferation, evolution of various storage technologies, Overview of storage infrastructure
components, Information Lifecycle Management, Data categorization.
Unit II Storage Systems Architecture 5(Hrs)
Intelligent disk subsystems overview, Contrast of integrated vs. modular arrays, Component
architecture of intelligent disk subsystems, Disk physical structure components, properties,
performance, and specifications, RAID levels & parity algorithms, hot sparing, Front end to host
Learning Resources
Text Books:
1. G. Somasundaram & Alok Shrivastava (EMC Education Services) editors; Information
Storage and Management: Storing, Managing, and Protecting Digital Information; Wiley
India.
Reference Books:
1. Ulf Troppens, Wolfgang Mueller-Friedt, Rainer Erkens, Rainer Wolafka, Nils Haustein;
Storage Network explained : Basic and application of fiber channels, SAN, NAS, iSESI,
INFINIBAND and FCOE, Wiley India.
2. John W. Rittinghouse and James F. Ransome; Cloud Computing : Implementation ,
Management and Security, CRC Press, Taylor Frances Pub.
3. Nick Antonopoulos, Lee Gillam; Cloud Computing : Principles, System & Application,
Springer.
4. . Anthony T. Velete, Toby J.Velk, and Robert Eltenpeter, Cloud Computing : A practical
Approach, TMH Pub.
5. Saurabh , Cloud Computing : Insight into New Era I
MOOC / NPTEL Courses:
https://docs.ISM/storage/121/ISM/toc.htm
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc35_cs91/preview