Syllabus-

Module 1: PowerMax Hardware & NVMe Architecture

• PowerMax Models: Differentiating between the PowerMax 2000 (entry-level enterprise) and 8000 (high-end) models.

• PowerMax Bricks: Understanding the modular "Brick" and "zBrick" engine architecture.

• End-to-End NVMe: Architecture of the NVMe Flash drives, NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF), and SCM (Storage Class Memory) integration.

• Dynamic Virtual Matrix: How the high-speed InfiniBand/NVMe backend interconnects the engines.

Module 2: Configuration & Provisioning

• Unisphere for PowerMax: Navigating the primary HTML5 management interface.

• Solutions Enabler (SYMCLI): Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for advanced scripting and management.

• Storage Provisioning: Configuring Storage Groups (SG), Port Groups (PG), Host Groups (HG), and Masking Views.

• Virtual Provisioning: Managing Thin Pools and Data Reduction (Compression + Deduplication).

Module 3: Performance & Data Optimization

• Workload Management: Assigning Service Levels (Diamond, Gold, Silver) to automate performance based on application needs.

• Machine Learning Engine: How PowerMaxOS uses onboard AI to place data on the correct media (SCM vs Flash) automatically.

• Host Connectivity: Configuring Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Mainframe (FICON) connectivity.

• Quality of Service (QoS): Setting Host I/O limits to prevent "noisy neighbor" scenarios.

Module 4: Business Continuity & Data Protection

• TimeFinder SnapVX: Creating space-efficient snapshots and managing secure "Snapshot Policies".

• SRDF (Symmetrical Remote Data Facility): Implementing Synchronous (SRDF/S), Asynchronous (SRDF/A), and Metro (active-active) replication.

• Cloud Mobility: Tiering snapshots directly to public clouds (AWS, Azure) using the Cloud Mobility feature.

• Cyber Recovery: Understanding the PowerMax "Cyber Vault" for protection against ransomware.

Module 5: Management & Monitoring

• Health & Monitoring: Using CloudIQ for cloud-based proactive monitoring and predictive analytics.

• PowerMax Troubleshooting: Analyzing audit logs, event notifications, and performance dashboards in Unisphere.

• Non-Disruptive Migration (NDM): Strategies for migrating data from legacy VMAX arrays to PowerMax without downtime.