Raid, LVM, ZFS, iSCSI protocol & Fog PXE on CentOS Linux 8

🗂 Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration with zfs Filesystem on CentOS Linux 8 / RHEL 8 & Setup Fog PXE Boot Server

Course Overview:

Dive into the world of advanced storage solutions and network configurations with our comprehensive course designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals looking to master Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration using RAID, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), ZFS filesystem, iSCSI protocol, NFS, and Fog PXE boot server setup on CentOS Linux 8 / RHEL 8.

What You'll Learn:

RAID Configuration 🌐

• Linear Mode: Understand the basics of linear storage configuration.
• Raid 0: Explore the concept of performance through striping with Raid 0.
• Raid 1 and Raid 4: Learn data mirroring, parity, and redundancy in Raid 1 and Raid 4 setups.
• Raid 5 and Raid 10 (1+0): Discover the balance of performance and redundancy with these advanced RAID levels.
• Replacing Faulty Disk in Mirror Raid: Master the process of replacing a faulty disk in a mirror RAID setup.

LVM Configuration 💾

• Creating LV on Raid Drive: Start by creating logical volumes on top of your RAID drives.
• Extent VG: Understand how to extend a volume group across multiple devices.
• Extend LV, Reduce LV: Learn to dynamically resize logical volumes for optimal usage.
• Remove LV and VG: Know how to clean up and remove logical volumes and volume groups when no longer needed.

ZFS Filesystem 🛠️

• Installing ZFS Packages: Get hands-on with installing ZFS packages on your CentOS system.
• Data Protection and RAID Levels: Understand how ZFS provides its own form of data protection and the differences from traditional RAID.
• Creating ZFS Pools: Learn to create and manage ZFS pools for robust storage solutions.
• Creating ZFS FileSystem Volumes: Create volumes within your ZFS pools.
• Thin Provisioning, De-Dupication, and Compression: Optimize your storage with thin provisioning, de-duplication, and compression features of ZFS.
• Crate Snapshot: Protect your data with regular snapshots to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Export zfs Storage via iSCSI Protocol: Integrate ZFS storage into wider network environments using iSCSI.

NFS Configuration 🗪️

• NFS Server Configuration: Set up a server that can serve files over the network using NFS.
• NFS Client Configuration: Configure a client to mount and access shared resources from an NFS server.
• Mount NFS Folder Permanently: Ensure persistent access to network shared folders.

Fog PXE Boot 🚀

• Introduction to Fog PXE Boot: Understand what PXE is and how Fog can be used for deploying operating systems across a large number of client machines.
• Install Debian Base VM on VirtualBox: Create a virtual machine to act as your Fog server.
• Set Up Static IP for VM: Configure a static IP address for the VM to ensure consistent network access.
• Configure Fog PXE Boot Server: Set up and customize your FXP boot server.
• DHCP Settings: Configure DHCP options to interact with the Fog PXE server.
• Capturing Images: Learn how to create and store images for deployment.
• Deploying Images: Deploy operating systems and updates across various client devices.

Course Features:

• Real-World Scenarios: Engage with practical, hands-on exercises that mirror real-world IT challenges.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow clear, detailed instructions to build your skills progressively.
• Expert Instructor: Learn from Satish B., a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field.
• Access to Labs and Resources: Get access to virtual labs and additional resources to practice and enhance your knowledge.
• Community Support: Join a community of peers where you can share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• System Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Professionals
• Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of advanced storage and networking configurations on CentOS Linux 8 / RHEL 8.

Enroll Today!

Embark on your journey to mastering SAN configurations, ZFS filesystem management, NFS setups, and Fog PXE deployment. Enroll in our course and take the first step towards becoming an expert in enterprise-level storage solutions and network configurations.