VERITAS File System 3.5 for Solaris

Sun Microsystems - Russia
Moscow, Russia

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This training provides comprehensive instruction on using VERITAS File System in a Solaris environment, from basic procedures, such as installation and creation of a file system, to advanced topics, such as extent management and file system tuning. You will learn how to install VERITAS File System, use VERITAS file system commands, and perform online administration using VERITAS File System administration tools.

Skills Gained
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Backup and restore a file system and create file system snapshots and storage checkpoints
Monitor file system fragmentation and defragment a file system
Control file system logging behavior and improve performance through logging options
Monitor file system structure, upgrade the file system layout, and convert a UFS file system to a VERITAS File System





Related Courses
Before:

VERITAS Volume Manager 3.2 Fundamentals I (WE-1243)
VERITAS Volume Manager 3.2 Fundamentals II (WE-1244)
VERITAS File System 3.4 Fundamentals (WE-1229)

After:

VERITAS Volume Manager 3.5 for Solaris (VT-211)






Course Content
Module 1 - Installing VERITAS File System


VxFS Installation Prerequisites
VERITAS File System Packages
Adding License Keys
Installing VERITAS File System
Verifying VxFS Installation
Upgrading to a New VxFS Version

Module 2 - Setting Up a File System


File System Types
Using VERITAS File System Commands
Creating a New File System
Setting File System Properties
Mounting a File System
Mounting a File System Automatically
Unmounting a File System
Identifying File System Type
Identifying Free Space
Maintaining File System Consistency

Module 3 - Online File System Administration


Resizing a File System
Backing Up a File System
Restoring a File System
Creating a Snapshot File System
Managing Snapshot File Systems

Module 4 - Creating Storage Checkpoints


What Is a Storage Checkpoint?
Types of Storage Checkpoints
Administering Storage Checkpoints
Mounting a Storage Checkpoint
Changing Checkpoint Attributes

Module 5 - Benchmarking


Benchmarking Guidelines
The vxbench Program
The vxbench Command Options
Testing Performance with vxbench

Module 6 - Managing Extents


Data Flow in a File System
Disk Allocation Policies
Extent-Based Allocation
Inode Data Extent Addressing
Displaying File System Structural Information
Selecting a Block Size
Managing Extent Attributes

Module 7 - Defragmenting a File System


VxFS File System Layout Options
Upgrading the File System Layout
File System Structure
Converting UFS to VxFS
Fragmentation
Monitoring Fragmentation
Defragmenting a File System

Module 8 - Intent Logging


Role of the Intent Log
Maintaining File System Consistency
Selecting an Intent Log Size
Controlling Logging Behavior
Improving Performance Through Logging Options

Module 9 - I/O Types and Cache Advisories


I/O Types
File System Buffering
File System I/O Modes
Setting Cache Advisories
Modifying Buffered I/O Behavior
Modifying O_SYNC and O_DSYNC Behavior
Modifying I/O Performance

Module 10 - File System Tuning


File System Tuning Strategies
What Are Read Ahead and Write Behind?
Setting Tunable Parameters
Setting Read-Ahead and Write-Behind Sizes
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Phone:(095)935-84-11

School Address:

Sun Microsystems
B-200, Leninsky Pr.
Moscow, 117198
Russia
Tel: (095)935-84-11
E-mail: education@Russia.Sun.Com



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