Windows Server 2019: Storage Services
2h 24mIntermediate2019-03-13
Authors
Robert McMillen
35+ Certifications, Networking Consultant, Consultant for U.S. Government
Course details
Efficient and secure storage is a key piece of any enterprise network. That's why IT managers look for admins that have mastered the ability to configure file and storage solutions on Windows Server 2019. In this course, Robert McMillen shows current and future Windows administrators how to approach NFS, storage pools, virtual storage, RAID, and more in Windows Server 2019. He covers basics such as volumes, disks, and the command-line utilities you need to format disks and edit files. He also explores advanced file services, data deduplication, virtual storage with Hyper-V, and working with alternative solutions such as RAID storage.
Learning objectives
Working with the Computer Management interface
Formatting disks and editing files from the command line
Configuring advanced file services
Using PowerShell to create VHD and VHDX files
Implementing Storage Replica
Configuring tiered storage
Data deduplication
Storage on Hyper-V
Creating a RAID mirror in Storage Spaces Direct
Learning objectives
Working with the Computer Management interface
Formatting disks and editing files from the command line
Configuring advanced file services
Using PowerShell to create VHD and VHDX files
Implementing Storage Replica
Configuring tiered storage
Data deduplication
Storage on Hyper-V
Creating a RAID mirror in Storage Spaces Direct
Skills covered
Windows ServerServer AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Storage techniques for Windows Server 2019
Introduction to File and Storage Services in Server 2019
- Introduction to file and storage solutions
- Computer Management demonstration
- Server Manager storage roles services explained
- Command-line disk formatting
- Command-line file utilities
- Volumes and disks
Configure Advanced File Services
- Configure file sharing
- Configure NFS and SMB quick shares
- Configure advanced shares using FSRM
- Discuss ReFS and NTFS scenarios
- Configure SMB shares using PowerShell
- Troubleshooting shared folder access
Implement Storage Features
- Use PowerShell to create VHD and VHDX files
- Mount VHDX files in Explorer
- Configure data center bridging
- Discuss Storage Replica scenarios
- Implement Storage Replica
Configure and Optimize Storage
- Configure an iSCSI target and initiator
- Implementing iSNS
- Manage server free space using Features on Demand
- Implementing thin provisioning
- Configure tiered storage
- Describe DAS, NAS, and SANs and the usage scenarios for each topology
- Configure MPIO
Additional Storage Roles
- Data deduplication intro
- Practical deduplication
- Storage on Hyper-V
- Formatting options in Server 2019
- Extending and shrinking storage drive partitions in Server 2019
- Implement backup and restore using deduplication
Other Storage Options
- Configure storage pools
- Creating RAID with striping and parity
- Creating a RAID mirror in Storage Spaces Direct
Conclusion
- Next steps