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1-03
Multi-Site Architecture
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The Storage System Components
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HBA Server Configuration
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1-06
Fibre Channel Zoning
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Storage Center Software Overview
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Storage Center Version 6.4 Features
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Storage Center Version 6.5 Features
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6.5 Feature Compression
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6.5 Feature Self Encrypting Drives
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6.5 Feature Large Write Cache
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6.5 Feature Multi-VLAN Tagging
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6.5 Feature LDAP/AD Enhancements
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Fluid Cache for SAN
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Fluid Cache Enterprise Advantage
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Core: Data Instant Replay
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Replay Recovery
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Replay Expiration
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Data Instant Replay Data Pages
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Core: Boot from SAN
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Boot from SAN Wizard Features
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Applications: Data Progression
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Data Progression Volumes: Wheres My Data?
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All Flash Solution
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Flash Optimized Solution
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Data Progression Enhancements
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New Storage Profile Options
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Page Lifecycle Concepts
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Applications: FastTrack
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Controller Comparison
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SC8000 Controller Back View
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SC8000 Controller Front Detail
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Series 40 Controller Details
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Storage Center Controller Ethernet Ports
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Dell Storage SC4000 Series
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SC4020 Front and Rear View
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SC4020 Expansion Options
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Hardware Monitoring with Enterprise Manager
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Enclosure Disk Considerations
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Dell Compellent SC200 and SC220 Enclosures
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SC200 and SC220 Enclosure FRUs
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SAS Module Comparison
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Storage Center Enclosure Disk Numbering
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SC280 Enclosure
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SC280 Specifications
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SC280 Drive Configuration
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SC280 Drive Removal
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Drive Installation
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SAS Cable Connectors
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SAS Controller Port Configuration
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SAS Back End Cabling
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Enclosure Compatibility
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Requirements
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Communication Links
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Dell Compellent Storage Center Cabling
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Front End Cabling
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Legacy Front End Cabling Introduction
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Single Controller FC and iSCSI Cabling
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Redundancy Considerations Legacy Mode
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Building Fault Domains
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Dual Controller, Dual Fabric Front-End Cabling
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Fabric Zoning in Legacy Mode
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Virtual Ports Front End Cabling Introduction
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Virtual Ports For Existing Customers
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Virtual and Physical WWNs
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Virtual Ports Domains FC and iSCSI
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Dual Controller, Single Fabric Front End Cabling
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Dual Controller, Dual Fabric Front-End Cabling
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Dual Controller, Dual Fabric Front End Cabling Options
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Fabric Zoning in Virtual Ports Mode
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Legacy Mode iSCSI Front End Cabling
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Virtual Port iSCSI Front End Cabling
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Summary Tab
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Enterprise Manager Comparison View
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Storage Usage Tab
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IO Usage Tab
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Charting Tab
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Hardware Tab
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Hardware Tab - Controllers
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Hardware Tab - Enclosures
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SSD Endurance Monitoring in EM
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Saving Tabbed Views
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Storage Center Settings
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Data Collector Properties
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Lab Overview
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Lab 1: Adding a Storage Center into Enterprise Manager
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Section Review
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Notes/Comments
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Review Questions
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Server Information
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Adding an HBA to the Server
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Modifying Server Properties
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Lab 2: Create a Server
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Creating Volumes
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Volume and Volume Folders
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Creating Volume Folders
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Creating a Volume
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Volume Information
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Mapping a Volume to a Server
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Map a Volume to a Server
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Mounting a Volume to a W2008 Server
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Presenting LUNs to Linux
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Linux Versions
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Creating Volumes within the Servers Viewer
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Space Recovery Features
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Free Space Recovery for Windows 2003/2008
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Windows 2003/2008 File System and Dell Compellents Windows Space
Recovery
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Windows Space Recovery Setup Process
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Windows 2012 Thin Provisioning and Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX)
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Reclaimed Space Rules
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vStorage APIs for Array Integration
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Space Recovery
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Lab 4: Create a Volume Using the Server Viewer
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Lab 5: Configure Space Recovery
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VMware LUNs
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Presenting LUNs to VMware
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vSphere Virtual HBAs
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VMware Cluster in the Web GUI
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Presenting a Volume to vSphere
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Presenting Volumes to vSphere
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Verify the New Volume
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Creating a New Datastore from vSphere
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Creating a New Datastore
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RAW Device Mappings
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Creating a Raw Device Mapping (RDM)
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Windows Volume Types
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Expand Volume Size
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Expand Volume Size on the Server
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Expand a Basic Volume Windows Server 2008
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Lab 6: Expand a Volume
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Server Clusters Zoning
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Scheduling Data Progression
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Monitor Data Progression
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Configure User Preferences
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Storage Profiles
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Creating a New Storage Profile
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Storage Profile Apply to Volumes
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Default Storage Profiles
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Changing RAID Stripe Width
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Lab 12: Storage Profiles
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Lab 13: Cleanup
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Section Review
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Notes/Comments
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Review Questions
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Online Storage
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Alert Monitor
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System Log
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Topology Explorer
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Enclosure Connectivity Viewer
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The vSphere Plug-In
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vSphere Client Plug-In (Home)
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vSphere Client Plug-In (System Properties)
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vSphere Client Plug-In (Storage Summary)
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vSphere Client Plug-In (Compellent Settings)
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vSphere Client Plug-In (Compellent View)
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Phone Home Enterprise Manager
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Data Collector Properties
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Phone Home
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Phone Home Storage Center Manager
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Dell Compellent Storage Center Licenses
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Disk Drive Sparing
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Identify a Failed Drive
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Beacon a Disk Drive
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Remove and Replace a Failed Disk Drive
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Bring a Drive Back Into Service
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Clear the Alerts on a Replaced Drive
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Configure RAID 6 and RAID 10 DM
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Core: Datapage Sizes
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Datapage Size Configuration
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Lab 14: Datapage Sizes
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Controller Failover
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Controller Failover Alerts
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Rebalancing Ports
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Volume Selection
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Create Replicated Volume Configure Replication Options
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Saving Restore Points
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Scheduling Automatic Restore Points
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View Replications
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Replication Exercise Overview
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Lab 15: Configuring Replication Volumes
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Predefine a DR Site for Activation
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Activating a Disaster Recovery Site
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Lab 16: Activating the Remote Volume
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Restoring to the Source Site
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Lab 17: Restore a Volume Back to the Primary Site
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Restoring to an Alternate Site
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Remote Instant Replay Best Practices Review
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vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM)
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Portable Volume
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Portable Volume Requirements
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Connectivity
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Portable Volume Features
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Replicating with Portable Volume
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The Synchronization Process
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Erasing the Portable Volume Drive
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Live Volume Overview
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Live Volume Features
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Live Volume Requirements and Best Practices with v6.5
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Live Volume Volume Migration
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Live Volume Clusters/Virtual Servers
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Live Volume with Windows MPIO
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Live Volume LXR Replication
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Lab 19: Enterprise Manager Reports
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Threshold Alerts
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Configuring Threshold Definitions and Queries
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Threshold Queries
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Viewing Threshold Alerts
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Hardware Tab Threshold Alerts
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Lab 20: Enterprise Manager Threshold Alerts
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Volume Advisor
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Volume Placement Using Volume Advisor
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Creating a Volume Using Server Viewer
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Recommend a Storage Center
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Moving an Existing Volume in EM
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Threshold Definitions That Support Volume Advisor
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Creating a Threshold Definition
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