Course Overview: Storage Automation Masterclass

Theme: Transition from CLI to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Access: 5 Years of Repeated Live Training Access

Scope: NetApp, Hitachi, Pure, PowerMax, and Brocade SAN

πŸ“… Training Logistics

  • Schedule: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST

  • Duration: 35 Hours (Live, Instructor-led)

  • Bonus: Python Certification (PCEP) guidance.

  • Contact: +91 9647524712 (WhatsApp)

πŸš€ Key Highlights

  • Zero-to-Hero: No prior coding needed; covers Python & Ansible from scratch.

  • Multi-Vendor: Automate NetApp, Hitachi, Pure, PowerMax, and Brocade.

  • Modern Tech: Python REST APIs, Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps.

  • Advanced AI: AIOps, Predictive Self-Healing, and Event-Driven Ansible.

πŸ›  Technical Syllabus

Phase 1: Foundations & Python Automation

  • Python for Storage: Master ONTAP REST APIs, Python Client Libraries, and SVM/Volume management.

  • REST Use Cases: Automate Aggregates, Volumes, and Snapshot workflows.

Phase 2: Configuration & Ansible Orchestration

  • Ansible Essentials: YAML basics, Playbook architecture, and Module installation.

  • Protocol Automation: CIFS (SMB), NFS, and SAN (iSCSI, FC, NVMe-OF) configuration.

  • Object Storage: Automating S3 provisioning via Ansible.

Phase 3: Multi-Vendor & SAN Switching

  • Storage Arrays: Hitachi VSP, Pure Storage, and PowerMax allocation automation.

  • SAN Infrastructure: Brocade SAN zoning, FOS upgrades, and Logical Switch setup.

Phase 4: Advanced Operations & Hybrid Cloud

  • Monitoring & Metrics: Performance tracking and AIQUM data collection.

  • Data Protection: SnapMirror automation, Snapshot management, and SVM-DR.

  • Cloud IaC: NetApp CVO setup on AWS/GCP via Ansible and Terraform.

Phase 5: DevOps, SecOps & AI (The "Future" Track)

  • Git for IaC: Version control, Branching, Secrets management, and GitOps.

  • Terraform: State management and automated deployments (CVO/ANF).

  • Lifecycle & Health: Bulk ONTAP upgrades and AI-driven automated health reports.

  • Predictive AIOps: Active IQ integration, self-healing drift management, and capacity prediction.

  • Security: AI-enhanced Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP) and data classification.