Storage Networking Certifications
Storage Networking Certifications
Storage Networking is escalating so obtaining a Data Center Certification in this area could prove to be very significant and could lead to a lucrative career. Storage requirements are on the increase with most business projecting an increase of at least 10% by the year 2012.
This increase is mainly due to people wanting to do more with videos and other files that obviously take up more space. As this trend continues more openings are sure to become available in both the data management and storage areas.
Below you will find detailed various data center certification programs that are highly beneficial.
EMC Proven Professional Certification
This company has introduced a certification program the EMC Proven Professional Cloud Architect. This course provides students with enough knowledge to manage storage, servers and networking environments into a virtual data center.
After completing the first course graduates can move on to EMC Cloud Architect. This allows IT professionals to use Cloud based as an IT service environment.
SNIA Certified Storage Professional (SCSP)
The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) has developed new training known as the Storage Networking Certification Program. Plus they have just released a new e-course the Storage Networking Foundations which combines the 4 day course into an 18 module course that can be accessed at your convenience. This course provides you with over 600 pages of material which can be referenced at any time.
In addition SNIA offers a Storage Network Management/Administration workshop which is also available as an e-course. You should note that this program does not cover the basics.
EMC and SNIA provide excellent storage certifications.
Resources: EMC Proven Professional Certification, SNIA Certified Storage Professional (SCSP)
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